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Pharmacology of diuretics

Acetazolamide, Loop diuretics, Thiazide‐like diuretics, MRA, Amiloride

Site of Action, Maximum Dose, Half-Life, Onset, Bioavailability,
Pharmacology of ... #Pharmacology # ... Comparison #Table ... #HalfLife #Dosing ... Loop #Thiazide #CHF
Diuretic Electrolyte Excretion Effects 
Diuresis, Na+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Cl-, HCO3-, Uric Acid
 - Thiazide Type
Diuretic Electrolyte ... Excretion Effects Diuresis ... +, Mg2+, Ca2+, Cl ... electrolytes #effects #pharmacology ... #comparison #table
Flowchart to diuretic use in acute heart failure.

(A) Congestion with volume overload. 

(B) Treatment algorithm after
(B) Treatment algorithm ... blood pressure; HF ... administration, once a day dosing ... #Diuretic #Diuresis ... #CHF #Algorithm
Intern Pocket Cards - Increasing Levels of Care

 • Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
 • Intermediate Care/Step-Down
Intensive Care Unit (ICU ... Progressive Care Unit (PCU ... • Section-8 Housing ... table #internship #comparison
Estimating the Total Daily Dose (TDD) of Insulin: Weight-Based Dosing
TDD in units of insulin = N
: Weight-Based Dosing ... including most 2 diabetics ... Glucose < 180 in non-ICU ... #TDD #Insulin #dosing ... Weight #Based #pharmacology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
sepsis), PE, DAH, CHF ... organ dysfuxtion, ICU ... Supportive Care: Diuresis ... fluid overload, PCC
LABA/ICS Combination Inhalers
Long-Acting Beta2 Agonists (LABA) + Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) - Commonly used in Asthma 
Advair
LABA/ICS Combination ... Corticosteroid (ICS ... COPD treatment algorithm ... are the normal dosing ... Naming #Names #Pharmacology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
diuretics. ... #differential #algorithm ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #icu ... #clinical #pharmacology