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Antibiotic Options for Treating MRSA Infections

PO: Doxycycline, Clindamycin, TMP-SMX, Linezolid
IV: Linezolid, Vancomycin, Ceftaroline, Daptomycin, Tigecycline

By Dr.
Antibiotic Options ... SatyaPatelMD and Casey ... aureus #staph #pharmacology ... #management #microbiology ... #medications
Stevens Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis - Causative Medications 
and Level of Suspicion 

High Risk:
Antigout:
Stevens Johnson Syndrome ... Necrolysis - Causative Medications ... : allopurinol Antibiotics ... #DrugInduced #Causes ... Epidermal #Necrolysis #Dermatology
Indications for Albumin for Management of Cirrhosis
 • Large volume paracentesis (>5 liter) - 8g per
Albumin for Management ... kg 3rd day with antibiotics ... • Hepatorenal syndrome ... #Management #Cirrhosis ... #treatment #hepatology
Hydroxychloroquine Serum Measurement in SLE
 • Terminal elimination half-life = 40 days ([HCQI reflects long-term intake)
200ng/mL Best indications ... • Special cases ... Measurement #SLE #rheumatology ... #pharmacology # ... levels #lupus #management
Medications to Avoid in Patients with G6PD Deficiency Due to Risk of Hemolysis
 - Chloroquine (Aralen)*
Medications to Avoid ... Methylene Blue) - Antidote ... Macrodantin)* - Antibiotic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Pharmacology ... #Hematology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
and petechiae Causes ... - Antithyroid medications ... - β-lactam antibiotics ... Anemia #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Behcet's Syndrome ... Behcets #disease #Syndrome ... #Treatment #management ... #pharmacology # ... rheumatology
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
Rule out other causes ... with acne: antibiotics ... #Rheumatology # ... diagnosis #management ... #Dermatology
Intern Pocket Cards - Antibiogram and Susceptibilities
VRE - MRSA - GRAM POSITIVES - GRAM NEGATIVES -
Stewardship: → What syndrome ... if frequency of medication ... Susceptibilities #antibiotics ... #management #pharmacology
Treatment Options for Helicobacter Pylori and Peptic Ulcer Disease

Active Helicobacter pylori—associated ulcer
1. Treat with anti—H pylori
completion of antibiotic ... Consider other causes ... Zollinger-EIIison syndrome ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications