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Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
in Cirrhosis • Pathophysiology ... Indications: Prevention ... gastropathy • Dosing ... hepatology #management #pharmacology ... #indications #dosing
Pharmacological Treatment of Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Midodrine - Alpha agonist incr blood pressure incr renal perfusion pressure
Pharmacological Treatment ... Midodrine - Alpha agonist ... - V1 receptor agonist ... #Management #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Treatment
In 2018, opioid withdrawal should be considered a buprenorphine deficiency. Otherwise, a multitude of comparatively ineffective
In 2018, opioid withdrawal ... comparatively ineffective treatments ... the occasion of withdrawal ... #Management #Pharmacology ... #Alternatives #Dosing
Algorithm for the Treatment of Uremic Pruritus
Nonpharmacologic Treatments:
 • Daily topical emollient
 • Avoidance of extremes
Algorithm for the Treatment ... Evidence-Based Off-Label Pharmacologic ... antagonist/k-receptor agonists ... k-opioid receptor agonists ... #management #nephrology
Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis Treatment or Prevention 

Bisphosphonates are common medications used in the treatment and prevention
for Osteoporosis Treatment ... or Prevention ... and prevention ... are a variety of dosing ... Schedule #Frequency #Pharmacology
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
of acute opiate withdrawal ... high-affinity, partial agonist ... as first-line treatment ... Buprenorphine Dosing ... Buprenorphine #Treatment
Migraine - Preventative Treatments

 • Anticonvulsants: *Topiramate, *Sodium valproate, Gabapentin, Pregabalin
 • Antidepressants: Amitriptyline, Venlafaxine, Duloxetine,
- Preventative Treatments ... #Preventative #Treatment ... #prophylaxis #prevention ... #pharmacology # ... neurology
Summary of actions of some Cholinergic Agonists

Bethanechol 
• Used in treatment of urinary retention 
• Binds
some Cholinergic Agonists ... of urinary retention ... Produces miosis during ... #Cholinergic #Agonists ... #Pharmacology #
Metformin Treatment in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 3A, 3B, or
Metformin Treatment ... Metformin #CKD3 #CKD4 #Dosing ... #Pharmacology # ... VisualAbstract #Nephrology
Smoking Cessation Management
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT):
Long-Acting NRT:
 • Patch: Wear for 24 hours at a time.
receptor partial agonist ... cravings, reduce withdrawal ... reduce cravings and withdrawal ... after FDA-approved treatments ... Cessation #Management #pharmacology