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Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
available to manage Type ... Each class of medications ... pharmacotherapy #table ... comparison #management #medications ... endocrinology #treatment
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
 •
eyelash follicle • Cause ... , swelling • Treatment ... upper lid • Cause ... Diagnosis #Management #Ophthalmology ... Chalazion #Comparison #Table
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
Diabetes Mellitus Type ... 2 Inpatient Medication ... Guide Classes ... DM2 #Inpatient #Medications ... pharmacology #comparison #table
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
Drugs Used for the Treatment ... Editor Note (from ophthalmology ... HCQ treatment would ... smfarmhosp_smfh #Drugs #Medications ... #Pharmacology #Table
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
appropriate acute treatment ... #Prophylaxis #Medications ... #Table #Pharmacology ... #Management #Neurology
Angioedema - Classification Diagnosis and Treatment
Types of Angioedema:
 • Acute allergic angioedema - Usually occurs with
Diagnosis and Treatment ... Types of Angioedema ... first taking the medication ... cell-mediated in > 90% of cases ... Classification #Types
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Vasopressin - Indication ... Epinephrine - Indication ... Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... be used in all types ... Inotropes #comparison #table
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Causes of Lactate ... perfusion - shock->treatments ... before beginning treatment ... - HIV/HAART medications ... #typea #typeb #
Management of SIADH
Treat underlying cause:
 • Causes can include pain, primary lung pathology, post-operative phenomenon, medications,
Treat underlying cause ... : • Causes can ... post-operative phenomenon, medications ... #hyponatremia #nephrology ... #treatment
Adie's Pupil
What? Unknown nature & benign
 • Regular and mildly dilated pupil (4-6mm);
 • Light-near dissociaton;
dark; • Slow redilation ... dissociation • Other causes ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #ophthalmology