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Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
• Direct renin inhibitor ... Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE ... • Exogenous (KCL ... #differential #diagnosis ... pathophysiology #pharmacology
Lisinopril - ACE inhibitor used for the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. 3rd most prescribed
Lisinopril - ACE ... inhibitor used ... #Pharmacology #Lisinopril ... AngiotensinConvertingEnzyme #Inhibitor ... #Overview #Review
Antiplatelet Conversion - Switching Between P2Y12 Inhibitors
Oral P2Y12 inhibitors vary in potency and pharmacokinetic and dynamic
Between P2Y12 Inhibitors ... Oral P2Y12 inhibitors ... during hospitalization ... syndrome patients (ACS ... ticagrelor #prasugrel #pharmacology
Xa Inhibitors - Apixaban and Rivaroxaban 
Oral Xa inhibitors are recommended by CHEST as first-line for
Xa Inhibitors - ... Rivaroxaban Oral Xa inhibitors ... Here is an overview ... of the dosing schemes ... #Pharmacology
Linezolid (Zyvox) (PO and IV) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Oxazolidinone class –unique ribosomal inhibitor (acts on
Antibiotics Class Overview ... unique ribosomal inhibitor ... Spectrum: covers all ... infections #Pharmacology ... Antibiotics #Review #Overview
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
therapy is non-pharmacologic ... the first line pharmacologic ... If patients using ... If all topical products ... #Medications #Pharmacology
Aminoglycosides  - Antibiotics Class Overview

Gentamicin, Tobramycin, Amikacin, Streptomycin -30S inhibitor (all IV)
Spectrum: Extremely efficacious vs.
Antibiotics Class Overview ... Streptomycin -30S inhibitor ... (all IV) Spectrum ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
Vancomycin and Dalbavancin (lipoglycopeptide antibiotics) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Glycopeptide -  inhibits cell wall synthesis
Antibiotics Class Overview ... Glycopeptide - inhibits ... Used for: all sorts ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
Antifungal Echinocandins  - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Inhibit glucan synthesis in fungal cell wall by blocking
Antibiotics Class Overview ... Mechanism: Inhibit ... All are IV only. ... Anidulafungin #Pharmacology ... Antibiotics #Review #Overview
Fluoroquinolones - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: DNA Gyrase  and Topoisomerase inhibitors bactericidal 
Side effects: QT prolongation
Antibiotics Class Overview ... Topoisomerase inhibitors ... resistance) - All ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview