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Here is a quick guide on the common direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) for chronic hepatitis C virus
) infection. ... #DAAs #Antivirals ... #table #treatment ... #hcv #medications ... HepatitisC #Management #Pharmacology
This is an overview of the 3 main drug classes used to treat Hepatitis C

The new
overview of the 3 main ... patients genotype, treatment ... #Medications #Naming ... Nomenclature #Classes #DAAs ... #Pharmacology
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
of COVID-19 Infection ... HCQ treatment would ... smfarmhosp_smfh #Drugs #Medications ... #Pharmacology # ... Table #Management
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infections in HIV-AIDS
Treating Orolabial Lesions (Duration: 5–10 days)
) Infections in ... Duration: 5–10 days ... • Continue treatment ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Isospora belli Infection in HIV-AIDS
Treating Isospora belli Infection
General Management Considerations:
 • Fluid
in HIV-AIDS Treating ... mg) PO (or IV) BID ... for 7–10 days ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mucosal Candidiasis in HIV-AIDS
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: Initial Episodes (Duration of Therapy: 7–14 days)
Preferred
Candidiasis in HIV-AIDS ... chew, or crush tablet ... suspension 400 mg PO BID ... opportunistic #infections ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
Potential Treatment Agents for Treatment of the Primary Clostridium difficile infection Episode
Proven efficacy:
 • Vancomycin -
Potential Treatment ... Agents for Treatment ... Clostridium difficile infection ... #management #pharmacology ... #idsa #table
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
response preceding infection ... • Onset: Few days ... Hands or feet • Pain ... threatening labile BP ... Treatment: • Plasmapheresis
Orthopedic Dressing Materials
1. Opsite - semi-permeable-thin, adhesive transparent polyurethrane film 
 • Indications: Superficial wounds as
evaporation, reduce pain ... recommended in anearobic infections ... Contraindications: Dry wound, infection ... Rehydrate the wound bed ... wound #comparison #table
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Cytomegalovirus Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing CMV Disease:
 • CMV end-organ disease is best
in HIV-AIDS Preventing ... ., concomitant medications ... Valganciclovir 900 mg PO BID ... for 14–21 days, ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology