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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 ... 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 ... #Screening #Addiction ... #Medications #Pharmacology
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
can order Bup in ... opioid that is safe and ... If patient is stable ... co-exisiting chronic pain ... #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 ... , onset and major ... #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
Alcohol Use Disorder - Maintenance Treatment
Naltrexone (first line) - First line for most people without contraindications
if also chronic pain ... if neuropathic pain ... relapse, safe in ... #management #pharmacology ... #table #addiction