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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 ... treatment which ... However, they should ... #Pharmacology # ... Management #Dermatology
Migraine - Preventative Treatments

 • Anticonvulsants: *Topiramate, *Sodium valproate, Gabapentin, Pregabalin
 • Antidepressants: Amitriptyline, Venlafaxine, Duloxetine,
Anti-Hypertensive Drugs ... Beta-blockers, ACE ... #management #prophylaxis ... #prevention #pharmacology ... #neurology
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Algorithm for the Management ... Patients should ... Pharmacologic treatment ... anti-epileptic drugs ... #Emergency #Neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... precipitated by: Drugs ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Treatment Options for Helicobacter Pylori and Peptic Ulcer Disease

Active Helicobacter pylori—associated ulcer
1. Treat with anti—H pylori
with urea breath test ... fecal antigen test ... Zollinger-EIIison syndrome ... the preferred drugs ... #Management #Pharmacology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... abnormality, Medication/Drug ... count in the CSF should ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Topical Retinoids for Acne
Tretinoin - Do not administer with Benzoyl Peroxide, administer at different times 
Adapalene
medications in the treatment ... Adapalene are the 3 drugs ... should be administered ... #Pharmacology # ... Management
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection and Disease in HIV-AIDS
Treating LTBI (to prevent TB disease)
Indications:
(+) screening test ... regardless of screening test ... should be initiated ... #management #opportunistic ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Cytomegalovirus Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing CMV Disease:
 • CMV end-organ disease is best
end-organ disease is best ... should include ... intraocular levels of drug ... #management #opportunistic ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology