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Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Comparison of anti-diabetic ... agents There are ... Each class of medications ... #pharmacology #pharmacotherapy ... comparison #management #medications
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
Pharmacotherapy ... despite appropriate acute ... , or those who are ... #Prophylaxis #Medications ... #Table #Pharmacology
DKA DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA:
1. Serum glucose >250 mg/dL
2. Arterial pH <7.3
3. Serum bicarbonate <18 mEq/L
4. At least
DKA DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA ... physiologic stress or acute ... DKA admissions are ... gap metabolic acidosis ... gap closes and acidosis
Neonatal Resuscitation – Circulation and Drugs
Consider drugs (k) if heart rate beats/min in spite of adequate
peripheral vein are ... perfusion due to acidosis ... haemorrhage or acute ... Resuscitation #Drugs #Medications ... #Pharmacology #
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
Antipsychotic Drugs Acute ... diagnostic and ... reduction; change medication ... Antipsychotic #Drugs #Medications ... #SideEffects #pharmacology
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
- Differential Diagnosis ... cardiac output - Acute ... peritonitis - Acute ... • Type B1: - Diabetes ... - HIV/HAART medications
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
- Differential Diagnosis ... Effects of Systemic Medications ... degeneration • Diabetic ... • Migraine • Acute ... #differential #diagnosis
Causes of Hypomagnesemia
Redistribution:
 - IV glucose
 - Correction of diabetic ketoacidosis
 - IV hyperalimentation
 - Refeeding
Correction of diabetic ... starvation - Acute ... Hypomagnesemia #Causes #diagnosis ... #differential #medications ... #drugs #pharmacology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... Torsemide) • Acute ... • Nephrogenic diabetes ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Table