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Effects on body weight of various classes of type-2 diabetes medications.
 - Metformin - Weight Loss
classes of type-2 diabetes ... medications ... Loss + - SGLT-2 inhibitors ... weightgain #comparison #pharmacology ... #medications
Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
• Direct renin inhibitor ... • Calcineurin Inhibitors ... #differential #diagnosis ... pathophysiology #pharmacology ... #potassium #medications
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
Type 2 Inpatient Medication ... Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor ... α-glucosidase inhibitor ... DM2 #Inpatient #Medications ... #pharmacology #
SNRls (Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors) - FDA Approved Indications 

Venlafaxine (Effexor) - GAD, MDD, Panic Disorder, SAD
Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors ... Cymbalta) - GAD, MDD, Diabetic ... Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors ... purpose of these medications ... #Pharmacology #
SGLT2 Inhibitors 
SGLT2 inhibitors are the newest class of anti-diabetic medications, with the first one (Canagliflozin)
class of anti-diabetic ... medications, with ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #DM2 ... #Diabetes #Endocrinology
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
DPP4 Inhibitors ... different than other medications ... very tolerable medication ... Renal #Dosing #Pharmacology ... #Management #Diabetes
Priapism 

Secondary Causes:
Medications- intracavernosal injections, anticoagulants, PDE5 inhibitors, alpha blockers, methylphenidate, cocaine
Any hyperviscosity syndrome (SCD, leukemia,
Secondary Causes: Medications ... anticoagulants, PDE5 inhibitors ... Diabetes, hyperlipidemia ... #Priapism #Diagnosis
Drugs causing hyperkalemia
 • Impaired release of renin: NSAIDs, Beta blockers, Cyclosporine, tacrolimus, Diabetes, Elderly
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Cyclosporine, tacrolimus, Diabetes ... Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors ... #hyperkalemia #medications ... #differential #diagnosis
This is an overview of the 3 main drug classes used to treat Hepatitis C

The new
consist of Protease inhibitors ... NS5A, and NS5B inhibitors ... recommendations change frequently ... ambcarerx #HCV #Medications ... Classes #DAAs #Pharmacology
Causes of Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis
Excess Intake of Water:
 • Primary polydipsia (a.k.a. "psychogenic polydipsia")
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Poorly controlled diabetes ... mellitus, SGLT2 inhibitors ... Diabetes Insipidus ... Mimics (↑ urine frequency