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Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis ... gastropathy • Dosing ... and Targets: Propranolol ... hepatology #management #pharmacology ... #indications #dosing
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
indicated for migraine prophylaxis ... Culshaw @CulshawReed and ... #Medications #Table ... #Pharmacology # ... Management #Neurology
Pharmacokinetics of commonly used diuretics medications in CKD, Cirrhotic Ascites, and Heart Failure
 • Furosemide
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used diuretics medications ... in CKD, Cirrhotic ... Ascites, and Heart ... Spironolactone MCW Nephrology ... #diuretics #pharmacology
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
For most indications ... #management #algorithm ... #pharmacology # ... treatment #medications ... hematology #warfarin #dosing
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 • IV NS IL bolus then infusion
Preventative Therapy Algorithm ... Preventative Medications ... Migraine #management #algorithm ... treatment #prevention #prophylaxis ... #prophylaxis
Pearls for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

First-line pharmacotherapies for moderate to severe AUD include naltrexone and
patients with cirrhosis ... who are actively using ... high risk for using ... Screening #Addiction #Medications ... #Pharmacology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemia, UNa > 20: 
 • Renal losses, Diuretic excess,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... deficiency, Salt-losing ... tubal acidosis and ... Nephrotic syndrome, Cirrhosis ... #Causes #nephrology
SIADH Treatment Options
1. Treat underlying cause of SIADH: Pain, Primary lung pathology, Post-operative phenomenon, Medications, Basically
Post-operative phenomenon, Medications ... if you plan on using ... prove feasibility during ... Contraindicated in cirrhosis ... #hyponatremia #nephrology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
failure, liver cirrhosis ... failure, liver cirrhosis ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #Table
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
- Review the medication ... Q8hr - If cirrhotic ... sleeping, administer pharmacologic ... Reorientation during ... Physical therapy and