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Vasopressors and Inotropes - Pharmacology Summary
Vasopressors
Phenylephrine (alpha-1)
 • Increases BP, SVR
 • Risk of reflex bradycardia
- Pharmacology ... Summary Vasopressors ... Preferred first agent ... • Higher doses cause ... • 1st agent in
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy ... Resistance, Main Uses ... #Pharmacology # ... Effect #Management ... #Comparison #Inotropes
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Vasopressors and Inotropes ... Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... #Vasopressors #Inotropes ... #comparison #table ... #pharmacology #
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding Agents ... 15 g QD • Side Effects ... 8.4 g • Side Effects ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Review of Intranasally Administered Medications for Use in the Emergency Department
Table of agents, uses, dosing, onset
of agents, uses ... and major side effects ... #Medications #Comparison ... #Table #Dosing ... VisualAbstract #Pharmacology
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
of antifungal agents ... weaknesses, and adverse effects ... hypokalemia, negative inotrope ... #antifungals #comparison ... #table #pharmacology