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Oral Antibiotics for Acne - Indicated for Moderate-to-Severe Acne 
First-Line Drug Class: Tetracyclines 

In the last
First-Line Drug ... Class: Tetracyclines ... treatment which ... #Acne #Oral #Antibiotics ... #Pharmacology #
Anti-infective stewardship, including tips for using anti-infectives wisely, criteria for stepdown from IV to PO dosage
including tips for using ... #pharmacology #antibiotics ... #medications #table ... #treatment #drugs
Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis Treatment or Prevention 

Bisphosphonates are common medications used in the treatment and prevention
for Osteoporosis Treatment ... used in the treatment ... There are 4 drugs ... in this class with ... Schedule #Frequency #Pharmacology
Xa Inhibitors - Apixaban and Rivaroxaban 
Oral Xa inhibitors are recommended by CHEST as first-line for
patients with VTE treatment ... Although there are 4 drugs ... in this class, ... approved for these indications ... #Pharmacology
This is a quick overview of hormonal acne treatment for the medical student and resident.

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comparing efficacy of antibiotics ... Anti-androgenic therapy using ... data review of 70 cases ... J Drugs Dermatol ... J Drugs Dermatol
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
Potassium Binder INDICATION ... : Treatment of Hyperkalemia ... oral suspension DOSING ... from other oral drugs ... this from other drugs
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Clenching of fist during ... reactions Common Drugs ... • NSAIDs • ACE ... Beta blockers • Antibiotics ... Medications 2.
Daliresp (Roflumilast) 
Indication: Reduce risk of COPD exacerbations 
Drug Class: Selective Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) Inhibitor 
GOLD 2019
exacerbations Drug ... Class: Selective ... Eosinophils < 100 Dosing ... recommendations for the treatment ... #Pharmacology #
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Clenching of fist during ... reactions Common Drugs ... • NSAIDs • ACE ... Beta blockers • Antibiotics ... Medications 2.
Topical Retinoids for Acne
Tretinoin - Do not administer with Benzoyl Peroxide, administer at different times 
Adapalene
in the treatment ... Adapalene are the 3 drugs ... in this class. ... tretinoin, so these 2 drugs ... #Pharmacology #