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Antifungal Polyenes - Amphoterecin B, Abelcet, Ambisome - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: binds ergosterol in membrane and
Antifungal Polyenes ... severe fungal infections ... 2nd-line for candida infections ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
GLP-1 Agonists

Adlyxin (Lixisenatide) Daily
Bydureon (Exenatide ER) Weekly 
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Weekly 
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Weekly 
Victoza (Liraglutide) Daily
GLP-1 Agonists ... are subcutaneous injections ... GI tract) and injection ... #Pharmacology #Dosing ... Diabetes #DM2 #Endocrinology
Flutycosine - Antibiotics Class Overview
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Mechanism: 5-FC interferes with DNA and protein synthesis.  Only
severe fungal infections ... severe candidal infections ... urinary tract infections ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
/day or weekly injection ... Victoza) - Daily injection ... Trulicity) - Weekly injection ... Semaglutide - Weekly injection ... Ozempic), or daily tablet
Antifungal Echinocandins  - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Inhibit glucan synthesis in fungal cell wall by blocking
- Antibiotics ... severe Candida infections ... for Aspergillus infections ... Anidulafungin #Pharmacology ... #Antibiotics #Review
Anti-infective stewardship, including tips for using anti-infectives wisely, criteria for stepdown from IV to PO dosage
Anti-infective stewardship ... including tips for using ... anti-infectives ... #pharmacology #antibiotics ... #medications #table
Coverage of common antibiotics used in the hospital

For empiric coverage, first define the type of infection,
Coverage of common antibiotics ... define the type of infection ... , then review prior ... #antibiogram #pharmacology ... #table #sensitivities
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) - First Oral GLP-1 Agonist
Dosing:
3 mg daily x 30 days, then 7 mg
-1 Agonist Dosing ... medication in the injection ... daily liraglutide injection ... semaglutide #Diabetes #Pharmacology ... #Endocrinology
Antibiotic classification refers to the categorization of antibiotics based on their chemical structure, mechanism of action,
Antibiotics are ... treat bacterial infections ... and effective relief ... #Antibiotics #pharmacology ... classification #table