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Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis ... Prevention of variceal ... , Carvedilol #BetaBlockers ... #Cirrhosis #hepatology ... #management #pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics of commonly used diuretics medications in CKD, Cirrhotic Ascites, and Heart Failure
 • Furosemide
 •
medications in CKD, Cirrhotic ... Spironolactone MCW Nephrology ... #diuretics #pharmacology ... Pharmacokinetics #halflife #comparison
IV Fluid Composition and Effects on Plasma
0.9% Saline
Ringer's Lactate
Balanced Crystalloid

#IVFluid #Composition #Plasma #comparison #Effects #nephrology #pharmacology
Composition #Plasma #comparison ... #Effects #nephrology ... #pharmacology
Key Characteristics of Old and New Potassium-Binding Agents

- Dr. Edgar V. Lerma https://twitter.com/edgarvlermamd

#Potassium #Binding #KBinders #Kayexelate
KBinders #Kayexelate #Comparison ... #Table #Pharmacology ... #HyperKalemia #Nephrology
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology ... Comparison Table ... Migraine prophylaxis, Variceal ... Beta #Blockers #Pharmacology ... #Comparison #Table
Considerations for Crystalloids - 0.9% NS vs LR vs Plasma-Lyte
 - Causes hyperkalemia?
 - Safe to
patients with cirrhosis ... #Crystalloids #pharmacology ... #indications #comparison
Intern Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic Pain Management Options
Anti-inflammatory:
 • Acetaminophen (24 hours: < 3-4g in healthy
Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic ... liver disease or cirrhosis ... #medications #pharmacology ... internship #guide #comparison
Phosphate Binders - Pros and Cons

Calcium carbonate (TumsTM) 
 - Most inexpensive, antacid properties useful for
edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... Binders #Table #Comparison ... #Pharmacology # ... Nephrology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
failure, liver cirrhosis ... failure, liver cirrhosis ... failure, liver cirrhosis ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology #
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... Binders #Table #Comparison ... #Pharmacology # ... Nephrology