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Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
- IBD Algorithm ... correlation of lBS-type ... Gastrointestinal #Disorders #IBS ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm #
GLP-1 Agonists

Adlyxin (Lixisenatide) Daily
Bydureon (Exenatide ER) Weekly 
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Weekly 
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Weekly 
Victoza (Liraglutide) Daily
GLP-1 Agonists ... commonly used medications ... to treat Type 2 ... mistaken these medications ... #Pharmacology #Dosing
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
usual INR target is ... #management #algorithm ... #pharmacology # ... treatment #medications ... hematology #warfarin #dosing
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
Bowel Syndrome (IBS ... Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Risk ... Tenapanor, 5-HT4 agonists ... Pregabalin #IBS
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... and Management Algorithm ... Adjust IS medications ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD ... #Management #Algorithm
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) - First Oral GLP-1 Agonist
Dosing:
3 mg daily x 30 days, then 7 mg
Dosing: 3 mg ... , the same medication ... Otherwise, it works ... take any other medications ... semaglutide #Diabetes #Pharmacology
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
Normal and Renal Dosing ... DPP4 inhibitors work ... than other medications ... #Pharmacology # ... Management #Diabetes
LABA/ICS Combination Inhalers
Long-Acting Beta2 Agonists (LABA) + Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) - Commonly used in Asthma 
Advair
Long-Acting Beta2 Agonists ... the traditional type ... COPD treatment algorithm ... are the normal dosing ... Naming #Names #Pharmacology
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
non-pharmacologic ... If patients using ... products do not work ... Topical #Treatment #Medications ... Dermatology #Management
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
hypoglycemia if this is ... - Review the medication ... Scheduled melatonin agonist ... sleeping, administer pharmacologic ... Delirium #Checklist #Management