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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 ... #Diuretics #Pharmacology ... #Comparison #Table ... #HalfLife #Dosing ... Thiazide #CHF #Cardiology
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
REBEL Review 71: Treatment ... table #management #treatment ... #pharmacology # ... comparison #Dosages ... #dosing
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
management #algorithm #pharmacology ... #treatment #medications ... pharmacotherapy #decisionaid ... #cardiology #hematology ... #warfarin #dosing
FDA-Approved 1st line Medications for Tobacco Cessation Treatment

Nicotine patch, Nicotine lozenge, Nicotine gum, Nicotine inhaler, Nicotine
Tobacco Cessation Treatment ... SR) (tablet) #Pharmacology ... Cessation #Therapy #Comparison ... Table #Agents #Dosing
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Buprenorphine - Comparison ... medication assisted treatment ... Dosing usually begins ... Buprenorphine #Comparison ... UseDisorder #Addiction #DecisionAid
PDE5 inhibitors are usually the drugs of first choice for erectile dysfunction.

PDE5 inhibitors enhance an erection that is
#pharmacology #comparison ... #treatment #medications ... #dosing #drugs
Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Pyridostigmine Non-pharmacologic ... Head-up-tilt (HUT) position ... water excretion during ... muscles (party position ... Management #Algorithm #treatment
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
stiffness • Moving ... manifestations; positive ... facet ioints • Moving ... > Stiffness is short-lived ... #Degenerative #Comparison
Management of Supine Hypertension
 • Avoid offending agents
 • Avoid lying down during the day; rest
Avoid lying down during ... in the seated position ... fludrocortisone in favor of short-acting ... Pharmacological treatments ... Before starting treatment
Summary of actions of some Cholinergic Agonists

Bethanechol 
• Used in treatment of urinary retention 
• Binds
Bethanechol • Used in treatment ... Produces miosis during ... blockers • Has short ... as first-line treatments ... Cholinergic #Agonists #Pharmacology