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Lactulose: Mechanism of Action in Hepatic Encephalopathy
Lactulose → ↑ Lactic Acid, Acetic Acid → ↓ pH
Lactulose: Mechanism ... Lactulose → ↑ Lactic Acid ... , Acetic Acid → ... #Lactulose #pharmacology ... #hepatology #pathophysiology
Mechanism of Action of Bile Acid Sequestrants
Bile Acid Sequestrants → ↓ Hepatic Bile Acid Pool →
Mechanism of Action ... ↓ Hepatic Bile Acid ... ↑ Hepatic Bile Acid ... sequestration #pathophysiology ... #pharmacology #
Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
Mechanisms of Drug-Induced ... differential #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #pharmacology # ... #medications #druginduced
Drug-Induced Edema
Drug-induced edema is caused by many drugs & can coincide with or worsen pre-existing peripheral
occur via numerous mechanisms ... Kat_Watson #DrugInduced ... #Differential #Pharmacology ... #Pathophysiology
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... tubulo-glomerular feedback mechanism ... secretion • Acid-base ... components of acid-base ... #Pathophysiology
A graphical illustration of the antiviral mechanisms of Chloroquine (CQ) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ). Both chemicals can
the antiviral mechanisms ... and the nucleic acid ... HCQ #antiviral #pathophysiology ... #pharmacology # ... mechanism #moa