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Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
variceal rebleeding, Portal ... hypertensive gastropathy ... • Dosing and Targets ... hepatology #management #pharmacology ... #indications #dosing
Metformin - First Line Treatment for Diabetes Type 2
• Start with initial dose of 500 mg
Metformin - First Line Treatment ... for Diabetes Type ... form and consider using ... than stopping medication ... #Titration #Pharmacology
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mislabelled - Repeatedly normal ... , work or when using ... licorice • Medications ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pharmacologic treatment of hyperglycemia in adults with type 2 diabetes

#Diabetes #Management #Algorithm #endocrinology #pharmacology #medications
Pharmacologic treatment ... #Diabetes #Management ... #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #pharmacology # ... medications
Prostanoid prescribing and management in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
Oral Prostanoids:
 - Selexipag
 - Treprostinil
Inhaled Prostanoids
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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension ... (PAH) Oral Prostanoids ... Pulmonary #Arterial #Hypertension ... PAH #Management #Algorithm ... #treatment #pharmacology
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
For most indications ... #management #algorithm ... #pharmacology # ... treatment #medications ... hematology #warfarin #dosing
Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Management Algorithm ... Pyridostigmine Non-pharmacologic ... water excretion during ... #Management #Algorithm ... #treatment
SNRls (Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors) - FDA Approved Indications 

Venlafaxine (Effexor) - GAD, MDD, Panic Disorder, SAD
Cymbalta) - GAD, MDD, Diabetic ... purpose of these medications ... clinics is for treatment ... too if they have hypertension ... #Pharmacology #
Xa Inhibitors - Apixaban and Rivaroxaban 
Oral Xa inhibitors are recommended by CHEST as first-line for
patients with VTE treatment ... approved for these indications ... patients with normal ... overview of the dosing ... #Pharmacology
Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis Treatment or Prevention 

Bisphosphonates are common medications used in the treatment and prevention
for Osteoporosis Treatment ... Bisphosphonates are common medications ... used in the treatment ... is to take the oral ... Schedule #Frequency #Pharmacology