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Migraine - Preventative Treatments

 • Anticonvulsants: *Topiramate, *Sodium valproate, Gabapentin, Pregabalin
 • Antidepressants: Amitriptyline, Venlafaxine, Duloxetine,
Anti-Hypertensive Drugs ... Preventative #Treatment #management ... #prophylaxis #prevention ... #pharmacology # ... neurology
Serotonin Syndrome Drug Precipitants and Pharmacology
↑ Serotonin Formation: Tryptophan, Oxitriptan
↑ Serotonin Release: Amphetamines, Cocaine, Mirtazapine
↑ Serotonin
Serotonin Syndrome ... Drug Precipitants ... and Pharmacology ... #Pharmacology # ... medications #causes
Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis Treatment or Prevention 

Bisphosphonates are common medications used in the treatment and prevention
Bisphosphonates are common medications ... treatment and prevention ... There are 4 drugs ... Schedule #Frequency #Pharmacology ... #Osteoporosis #Management
Drugs associated with hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia

Hypokalemia
- Shift from extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid compartment
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Drugs associated ... compartment - b2 ... renal Fanconi syndrome ... hypomagnesemia #Medications ... #Causes #hypomg
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... vasoconstriction syndrome ... Toxic: Alcohol, Medication ... , Recreational drugs ... #neurology
Pharmacological Treatment of Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Midodrine - Alpha agonist incr blood pressure incr renal perfusion pressure
of Hepatorenal Syndrome ... #HepatoRenal #Syndrome ... #Nephrology #Management ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #Treatment
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
reduction; change medication ... tremor ("rabbit syndrome ... #Medications #SideEffects ... #pharmacology # ... management
Causes of Hypomagnesemia
Redistribution:
 - IV glucose
 - Correction of diabetic ketoacidosis
 - IV hyperalimentation
 - Refeeding
Causes of Hypomagnesemia ... renal disease Drugs ... Hypomagnesemia #Causes ... #differential #medications ... #drugs #pharmacology
Causes of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Insufficient Sleep
 • Poor Sleep Hygiene
 • Insomnia
Causes of Excessive ... Restless Legs Syndrome ... Disorders • Neurologic ... Anxiety Other • Medications ... Antipsychotics) • Drug
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
Evaluate for causes ... • Recommend pharmacologic ... measures, fall prevention ... benefits and risks of medications ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management