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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
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
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
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