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Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
For most indications ... usual INR target is ... management #algorithm #pharmacology ... #treatment #medications ... #table #pharmacotherapy
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Each class of medications ... has its own benefits ... #pharmacology #pharmacotherapy ... #table #comparison ... endocrinology #treatment
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Treatment Options
Amitiza (Lubiprostone)
Antidepressants: Celexa, Wellbutrin, Prozac, Paxil, Nortriptyline, and Zoloft
Bentyl (Dicyclomine)
Creon
Ducolax
Imodium, Maalox,
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... (IBS) Treatment ... #ibs #diarrhea ... constipation #management #pharmacology ... #table
Pharmacologic Treatment of Hypertensive Emergencies in Pregnancy
Drug - Dose range - Onset/oeak/duration - Side effects
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Pharmacologic Treatment ... hypotension, lupus-like syndrome ... flushing, headache, and ... Obstetrics #OBGyn #HTN #Pharmacology ... #Medications
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
Chronic diarrhea / IBD ... Renal Loses - Medications ... - Loop and ... Low #Magnesium #Table ... Classification #Causes
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
Prophylaxis Who is ... appropriate acute treatment ... Culshaw @CulshawReed and ... #Prophylaxis #Medications ... #Table #Pharmacology
PDE5 inhibitors are usually the drugs of first choice for erectile dysfunction.

PDE5 inhibitors enhance an erection that is
erection that is ... alpha blockers and ... #pharmacology #comparison ... #treatment #medications ... dosing #drugs #table
Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Serotonin Syndrome
 - Serotonin syndrome is thought to be caused by
is thought to be ... caused by excess ... administration of medication ... hyperthermia - Most cases ... initiation of treatment
Warfarin Tablet Colors - Strengths Mnemonic

Did you know that the tablets are color-coded? Here’s a mnemonic
Warfarin Tablet ... With other medications ... it’s the same medication ... will not be the case ... Strengths #Mnemonic #Pharmacology
Muscarinic Receptor Agonists and Antagonists 
Muscarinic Receptor Agonists
Methacholine
 • Diagnosis of bronchial airway
Carbachol
 • Glaucorna (topical
due to Sjögren syndrome ... (IBS) Trihexyphenidyl ... #Antagonists #Medications ... #Pharmacology # ... Table