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Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification
Class I (Ia, Ib, Ic) - Na+ Channel Blockade
 • Slows depolarization
depolarization in slow ... depolarization in slow ... AP cells • Slow ... Classes #cardiology #pharmacology
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology ... open leading to slow ... of phase 4 to slow ... • MOA: Block slow ... Antiarrhythmics #Pharmacology
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
Strong Blockade, Slow ... of phase 4 to slow ... • MOA: Block slow ... and 4 to ↑ ERP (slow ... Vaughan #Williams #Pharmacology
OPIOID SWITCHING AND TAPERING.

Long term opioid use results in physical (and potentially psychological) dependence. Opioids should
possible by a slow ... tapering #switching #pharmacology
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... — mitigated by slow ... #Metformin #Pharmacology
Antibiotic treatment durations for first line antibiotics recommended by Public Health England (PHE) guidance
 • Acute
further 7 days if slow ... outpatient #treatment #pharmacology
Allopurinol Pharmacology Summary

Xanthine oxidase inhibitor blocking the formation of new uric acid
Initiate 1-2 days prior to
Allopurinol Pharmacology ... Limitations: • Slow ... #Allopurinol #Pharmacology
Medication Protocol for Management of Delirium in Older Adults - Always start low and go slow
Olanzapine
start low and go slow ... Geriatrics #Treatment #Pharmacology
Drugs with Actions on Bronchial Smooth Muscle
Bronchodilation is promoted by cAMP. Intracellular levels of cAMP can
theophylline, which slow ... Pathophysiology #Pharmacology
Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs
Benzodiazepines:
 - Bind to specific GABAA receptor subunits at central nervous system (CNS) neuronal synapses
also possible - Slow ... #medications #pharmacology