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Synercid (Quinupristin/Dalfopristin) (IV) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: “Streptogramins”– inhibits sequential steps in ribosomal synthesis
Spectrum: covers MRSA
Class Overview ... Streptogramins”– inhibits ... arthralgias and lots of drug-drug ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES IN INTENSIVE CARE

Antibiotic spectra made simple(r). Version 2, now updated with new bugs &
ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES ... with new bugs & drugs ... #Classes #Bacterial ... CriticalCare #Overview ... #Pharmacology #
SGLT2 Inhibitors 
SGLT2 inhibitors are the newest class of anti-diabetic medications, with the first one (Canagliflozin)
SGLT2 Inhibitors ... class of anti-diabetic ... kidney), which causes ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #DM2 #Diabetes
Vancomycin and Dalbavancin (lipoglycopeptide antibiotics) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Glycopeptide -  inhibits cell wall synthesis
Class Overview ... Glycopeptide - inhibits ... Drug of choice for ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
This is an overview of the 3 main drug classes used to treat Hepatitis C

The new
This is an overview ... of the 3 main drug ... consist of Protease inhibitors ... NS5A, and NS5B inhibitors ... #DAAs #Pharmacology
Causes of Hypomagnesemia
Redistribution:
 - IV glucose
 - Correction of diabetic ketoacidosis
 - IV hyperalimentation
 - Refeeding
Causes of Hypomagnesemia ... Correction of diabetic ... renal disease Drugs ... #medications #drugs ... #pharmacology #
Treatment Options for Helicobacter Pylori and Peptic Ulcer Disease

Active Helicobacter pylori—associated ulcer
1. Treat with anti—H pylori
• Proton pump inhibitor ... completion of antibiotic ... Consider other causes ... the preferred drugs ... Treatment #Management #Pharmacology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
reactions Common Drugs ... NSAIDs • ACE Inhibitors ... Beta blockers • Antibiotics ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
reactions Common Drugs ... NSAIDs • ACE Inhibitors ... Beta blockers • Antibiotics ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Tetracyclines – Doxycycline, Tetracycline, Minocycline - Antibiotics Class Overview

- 30S Inhibitors (PO and IV)
Spectrum: Fairly broad
Minocycline - Antibiotics ... Class Overview ... - 30S Inhibitors ... Drug of choice for ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics