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Coverage of common antibiotics used in the hospital

For empiric coverage, first define the type of infection,
antibiotics used ... in the hospital ... infection, then review ... #pharmacology ... #table #sensitivities
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
INR Warfarin ... management #algorithm #pharmacology ... #treatment #medications ... #table #pharmacotherapy ... #dosing
Warfarin - INR Goals, Initial Dosing and Bridging

Mechanical Mitral Valve Replacement 2.5-3.5 
Other Valve Replacement 2-3
Warfarin - INR Goals ... 3 Here's a review ... dosing in ambulatory ... VTE treatment), ... #Initiation #Pharmacology
Antibiotics for Anaerobic Bacteria 
 - Metronidazole (Flagyl™) 
 - Carbapenems 
 - β lactam +
+ β lactamase inh ... out of favor for treatment ... Anaerobic #Bacteria #Pharmacology ... #Table #Susceptibility ... #Coverage #Management
Antibiotic classification refers to the categorization of antibiotics based on their chemical structure, mechanism of action,
in this class. ... Imagine treatments ... and effective relief ... #Antibiotics #pharmacology ... classification #table
Pearls for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

First-line pharmacotherapies for moderate to severe AUD include naltrexone and
Pearls for Treatment ... include abdominal pain ... UseDisorder #Management #Treatment ... Therapies #Screening #Addiction ... #Medications #Pharmacology
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
can order Bup in ... If patient is stable ... co-exisiting chronic pain ... split dosing TID ... #Algorithm #Addiction
Review of Intranasally Administered Medications for Use in the Emergency Department
Table of agents, uses, dosing, onset
Review of Intranasally ... Medications for Use in ... agents, uses, dosing ... #Intranasal #Pain ... #Pharmacology #
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
assess for wounds in ... treatment. ... coverage) • ED ... Management: Pain ... reduce if needed (using
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Buprenorphine - Comparison Table ... medication assisted treatment ... Dosing usually begins ... Buprenorphine #Comparison #Pain ... #UseDisorder #Addiction