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Diuretics sites of action on the nephron
1) Acetazolamide (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor)
2) Osmotic diuretics (e.g. mannitol)
3) Loop
Diuretics sites of action ... Acetazolamide (carbonic ... nephron #diuretics #pharmacology ... #nephrology #medications ... #sites #action
Summary of Diuretic Agents 
Subclass, Drug, Mechanism of Action, Effects, Clinical Applications, Pharmacokinetics, Toxicities, Interaction
CARBONIC ANHYDRASE
, Mechanism of Action ... #Diuretics #Medications ... #Pharmacology # ... summary #table # ... nephrology
Here is a quick guide on the common direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) for chronic hepatitis C virus
common direct-acting ... antivirals (DAAs) for chronic ... DAAs #Antivirals #table ... treatment #hcv #medications ... HepatitisC #Management #Pharmacology
Medications Used in Congestive Heart Failure

In CHF, the heart is failing as a pump; cardiac output
Medications Used ... the lungs and venous ... Drug therapy in chronic ... #Pharmacology #CHF ... #Medications #Action
Tranexamic Acid - Indications and Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics:
 • MOA: Inhibits plasminogen activation to plasmin & inhibits fibrinolysis
and Pharmacology ... • Duration of Action ... Potentially increases venous ... #Pharmacology # ... hematology
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
It is a chronic ... option which is ... Topical #Treatment #Medications ... #Pharmacology # ... Dermatology #Management
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
liver cirrhosis, chronic ... the Nonspecific Cation ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #Table
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
- Transfusion reaction ... trauma - Ischemic colonic ... deficiency • Renal insufficiency ... Medications 2. ... potassium #high #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
- Transfusion reaction ... trauma - Ischemic colonic ... deficiency • Renal insufficiency ... Medications 2. ... potassium #high #nephrology
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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Medications Used ... required; use with caution ... Abortive #Seizure #Medications ... #Neurology #Pharmacology ... #Dosing #Table