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Tranexamic Acid - Indications and Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics:
 • MOA: Inhibits plasminogen activation to plasmin & inhibits fibrinolysis
Indications and Pharmacology ... Post-partum, ICH/TBI, Hemoptysis ... #Indications #Pharmacology ... #hematology
Flutycosine - Antibiotics Class Overview
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Mechanism: 5-FC interferes with DNA and protein synthesis.  Only
adverse effects = Hematologic ... Thrombocytopenia) and Hepatic toxicity ... monitored to reduce toxicity ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
Summary of the adverse effects associated with the use of trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole

Mnemonic - NOT RISKY?

N - Neurologic
capacity and other hematologic ... - Reproductive toxicity ... #SideEffects #Pharmacology
Nitrofurantoin Toxicology
Serious Adverse Effects:
Hemolysis in patients with G6PD-deficiency
Peripheral neuropathy
Hepatitis
Pulmonary toxicity
Nephritis

By Dr. Kathryn Watson @Kat_Watson

#Nitrofurantoin #Macrobid #Toxicity
Adverse Effects: Hemolysis ... Hepatitis Pulmonary toxicity ... Nitrofurantoin #Macrobid #Toxicity ... #Toxicology #Pharmacology
Phases of Colchicine Toxicity
 - Early Phase (0-24h) 
 - Multi-organ failure Phase (1-7 days)
of Colchicine Toxicity ... edema, myopathy Hematologic ... marrow suppression, Hemolysis ... #Colchicine #Toxicity ... Toxicology #Phases #Pharmacology
Hydroxychloroquine - Risks and Benefits in Lupus
Benefits:
↓ Disease activity, ↓ Flare, ↓ Damage, ↓ Corticosteroid dose,
limited) risk of hemolysis ... Benefits #Lupus #pharmacology ... #sideeffects #rheumatology
Medications to Avoid in Patients with G6PD Deficiency Due to Risk of Hemolysis
 - Chloroquine (Aralen)*
Due to Risk of Hemolysis ... G6PD #Deficiency #Hemolysis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Pharmacology ... #Hematology