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Medications Used in Hypertensive Emergencies
Vasodilators: Hydralazine, Nitroglycerin, Sodium nitroprusside 
Calcium Channel Blockers: Clevidipine, Nicardipine
ß-Blockers: Esmolol, Labetalol,
Medications Used ... Phentolamine D1 Receptor ... #Hypertension #Medications ... #Management #Treatment
Diabetes Medications Summary Table
Insulin
Lifestyle modifications
Metformin
Sulfonylureas
GLP-1 receptor agonists - ↓ major adverse CV events
TZDs
DPP-4 inhibitors
SGLT2 inhibitors -
Diabetes Medications ... Sulfonylureas GLP-1 receptor ... #diabetes #medications ... table #comparison #management
Summary of Treatments for Allergic Rhinitis
 - Intranasal corticosteroids
 - Oral antihistamines
 - Combination intranasal corticosteroid
- Leukotriene receptor ... Immunotherapy #Management ... Rhinitis #Treatments #Medications
Biologic therapy for eosinophilic asthma 
• Mepolizumab (Nucala) 
  • Anti-lL-5, 100 mg SQ q4
• Anti-lL-5 receptor ... • Anti-lL-4/13 receptors ... Biologic #therapy #Medications ... pharmacology #pulmonary #management
Insomnia Medications

Natural Products:
 • Melatonin
 • Valerian

Hypnotics and Antidepressants
Non-BZDs: increase GABA
 • Eszopiclone
 • Zolpidem
Orexin-receptor antagonist:
Insomnia Medications ... Zolpidem Orexin-receptor ... Suvorexant Melatonin Receptor ... #Insomnia #Medications ... pharmacology #treatment #management
Pharmacological Treatment of Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Midodrine - Alpha agonist incr blood pressure incr renal perfusion pressure
Vasopressin - V1 receptor ... Syndrome #Nephrology #Management ... #Pharmacology #Medications
Management of SIADH
Treat underlying cause:
 • Causes can include pain, primary lung pathology, post-operative phenomenon, medications,
Management of SIADH ... post-operative phenomenon, medications ... NS Vasopressor receptor ... • Blocks ADH receptor ... SatyaPatelMD #SIADH #Management
Pharmacologic Management of Constipation
Commonly used laxatives:
 • Bulk-forming laxatives - Psyllium, methylcellulose, polycarbophil
 • Osmotic laxatives
Pharmacologic Management ... Guanylate cyclase C receptor ... serotonin 5-HT4 receptor ... #Constipation #Management ... #treatment #medications
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... Mineralocorticoid Receptor ... ) Vasopressin Receptor ... Agonist V1 receptor-agonist ... #Pharmacology #Medications
Acute Pain Control In Patients On Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Methadone - µ-opioid receptor agonist:
1) Continue maintenance
In Patients On Medication ... Methadone - µ-opioid receptor ... Partial µ-opioid receptor ... for the µ-opioid receptor ... #PainControl #management