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Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
block alpha & beta adrenergic ... force (negative inotropy ... ) ACCP Cardiology ... Vaughan #Williams #Pharmacology ... pathophysiology #cardiology
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Vasopressors and Inotropes ... #Vasopressors #Inotropes ... #comparison #table ... #pharmacology # ... criticalcare
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology ... block alpha & beta adrenergic ... force (negative inotropy ... ) ACCP Cardiology ... Antiarrhythmics #Pharmacology
Adrenoceptor Actions
α1
 • Vascular smooth muscle - Contraction
 • Genitourinary smooth muscle - Contraction
 • Intestinal
• Heart - ↑ Inotropy ... Norepinephrine release ... #Adrenoceptor #adrenergic ... receptors #actions #pharmacology ... pathophysiology #comparison
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
for Three Common Causes ... vasopressor or inotropic ... common empirical agents ... • Seek to reverse ... Shock #Management #CriticalCare
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
of antifungal agents ... weaknesses, and adverse ... hypokalemia, negative inotrope ... #antifungals #comparison ... #table #pharmacology