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Second Generation Antipsychotics: Mechanisms and Side Effects
(Atypical Anti-Psychotics) - Examples: Clozapine, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone, Zotepine, Paliperidone,
Note: Receptor binding ... considered 2nd line treatment ... • Dopamine D2 Receptor ... • Serotonin 2A Receptor ... #SideEffects #pharmacology
Algorithm for the Treatment of Uremic Pruritus
Nonpharmacologic Treatments:
 • Daily topical emollient
 • Avoidance of extremes
Algorithm for the Treatment ... Evidence-Based Off-Label Pharmacologic ... • mu- opioid receptor ... antagonist/k-receptor ... ) • k-opioid receptor
Alprazolam - short-acting benzodiazepine (GABA Receptor Modulator) used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. FDA approved
benzodiazepine (GABA Receptor ... Modulator) used in the treatment ... #Pharmacology #Alprazolam
Migraine Treatment Overview

 • What is a Migraine?
 • Pathophysiology
 • Common Migraine Triggers
 • Diagnosis
Migraine Treatment ... Prophylactic Treatment ... Contraceptives • CGRP Receptor ... meds • CGRP Receptor ... #management #pharmacology
Summary of Treatments for Allergic Rhinitis
 - Intranasal corticosteroids
 - Oral antihistamines
 - Combination intranasal corticosteroid
Summary of Treatments ... - Leukotriene receptor ... #Management #Pharmacology ... Allergic #Rhinitis #Treatments
Medications Used in Hypertensive Emergencies
Vasodilators: Hydralazine, Nitroglycerin, Sodium nitroprusside 
Calcium Channel Blockers: Clevidipine, Nicardipine
ß-Blockers: Esmolol, Labetalol,
Phentolamine D1 Receptor ... Medications #Management #Treatment ... #Pharmacology #
Pharmacological Treatment of Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Midodrine - Alpha agonist incr blood pressure incr renal perfusion pressure
Pharmacological Treatment ... Vasopressin - V1 receptor ... Nephrology #Management #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Treatment
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 #pharmacology
Insomnia Medications

Natural Products:
 • Melatonin
 • Valerian

Hypnotics and Antidepressants
Non-BZDs: increase GABA
 • Eszopiclone
 • Zolpidem
Orexin-receptor antagonist:
Zolpidem Orexin-receptor ... Suvorexant Melatonin Receptor ... Antidepressants: Block H1 receptor ... Medications #sleep #pharmacology ... #treatment #management
Pharmacologic options for the treatment of allergic rhinitis include intranasal corticosteroids, oral and intranasal antihistamines, decongestants,
Pharmacologic options ... for the treatment ... and leukotriene receptor ... the mainstay of treatment