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Antibiotics and CNS Diffusion

1. Drugs with good CNS diffusion:

- Fluoroquinolones, Fluconazole, voriconazole, Rifampin, Oxazolidinones, Metronidazole

2. Drugs
: - β-lactam agents ... Drugs with low CNS ... Perfusion #CSF #Pharmacology ... #Classification
A quick guide for Salter Harris fractures. How to remember and parents want to know the
How to remember ... and parents want ... to know the treatment ... #SalterHarris #Classification
NSAID Selectivity Spectrum
COX-2 Selective NSAID - Celecoxib
 • Increased risk for CV events
 • Decreased risk
Increased risk for CV events ... Decreased risk for Gl side ... Decreased risk for CV events ... Cardioprotective at low ... selectivity #spectrum #pharmacology
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
B-Cell ~90% • Low ... Responsive to Treatment ... , Most common, Wide ... Lymphoproliferative #Disorders #Classification ... #pathophysiology
Neuromodulators for Disorders of Gut Brain Interactions (DGBIs)
SSRIs - When anxiety, depression, and phobic features are
TCAs - First-line treatment ... sleep SNRls - Treatment ... DGBls or when side ... • Delta Ligand Agents ... Neuromodulators #DGBIs #IBS #pharmacology
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
Neurological Side ... Antiparkinsonian agents ... months or years of treatment ... months or years of treatment ... #SideEffects #pharmacology
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... effective oral agent ... hypoglycemia • Low ... — mitigated by slow ... #Metformin #Pharmacology
Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
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Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology ... Avoid vasodilating agents ... lidocaine, +/- pre-treatment ... Physiology: CO2: • Low ... Pressure #ICP #Pathophysiology
Check point inhibitors and Side Effects - Immune-related adverse events (IRAEs)

What are the side effects?
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inhibitors and Side ... Immune-related adverse events ... What are the side ... to months after treatment ... occur at any time How
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
Dermatitis - Topical Treatment ... Fluticasone - Low ... therapy is non-pharmacologic ... of the biologic agent ... Dermatitis #Topical #Treatment