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Diuretics sites of action on the nephron
1) Acetazolamide (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor)
2) Osmotic diuretics (e.g. mannitol)
3) Loop
Metolazone) 5) Potassium-sparing ... nephron #diuretics #pharmacology ... #nephrology #medications
Potassium Channel Blockers - Medications
1. Cardiovascular Drugs
2. Psychiatric drugs
3. Other drugs
4. Synthetic opioids: Levomethadyl 
5. Opium
Potassium Channel ... Blockers - Medications ... ChannelBlockers #Medications ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Pharmacology
Summary of Diuretic Agents 
Subclass, Drug, Mechanism of Action, Effects, Clinical Applications, Pharmacokinetics, Toxicities, Interaction
CARBONIC ANHYDRASE
Chlorthalidone POTASSIUM-SPARING ... #Diuretics #Medications ... #Pharmacology # ... summary #table #nephrology
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Thyrotoxicosis Medications ... #Hypokalemia #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #nephrology ... #low #potassium
Pharmacological Treatment of Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Midodrine - Alpha agonist incr blood pressure incr renal perfusion pressure
Pharmacological Treatment ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... HepatoRenal #Syndrome #Nephrology ... #Management #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Treatment
Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
#hyperkalemia #differential ... pathophysiology #pharmacology ... #potassium #medications
Acute Treatment of Migraine
Mild Attacks: NSAIDs, Simple Analgesics
Moderate/Severe Attacks: Triptans, Ditans, Gepants, Ergots
Non-pharmacologic Treatment: Neuromodulation, Rest,
Acute Treatment ... Gepants, Ergots Non-pharmacologic ... Treatment: Neuromodulation ... Rest, Hydration, Meditation ... #management #neurology
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
reduction; change medication ... months or years of treatment ... agents often help Tardive ... months or years of treatment ... #SideEffects #pharmacology
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
appropriate acute treatment ... #Prophylaxis #Medications ... #Table #Pharmacology ... #Management #Neurology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... • Recent IV potassium ... Medications 2. ... #hyperkalemia #differential ... #high #nephrology