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Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
(mild ↑CO) - Side ... effects: Arrythmias ... effects: Reflex ... Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... Inotropes #comparison #table
Table of Weight-Loss Medications approved by the FDA for the long-term treatment of Obesity

Mechanism of Action,
Table of Weight-Loss ... the FDA for the long-term ... , Dose, Common Side ... Effects, Contraindications ... #Pharmacology #Table
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
Ozempic), or daily tablet ... pancreatitis Common Side ... : • Gl side effects ... not definitively cause ... /effect) • May
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
- Medication side ... effect (e.g. αblockers ... - Medication side ... Classification #Table ... #Causes
Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis Table - Wide vs Narrow, Regular vs Irregular

Regular Rhythm - Narrow Complex
Differential Diagnosis Table ... /effect • Tx: ... Underlying cause ... Differential #Diagnosis #Table ... Irregular #causes
Causes of Pulmonary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
 • Idiopathic
 • Associated with:
Causes of Pulmonary ... - HIV Left-Sided ... • Valvular Lung ... • Interstitial Lung ... #Causes
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Adenoma
 • Hyperplasia
 • MEN 1 and 2A
Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... MEN) Drug Side ... Effects • Thiazide ... Breast, Kidney, Lung ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Management of SIADH
Treat underlying cause:
 • Causes can include pain, primary lung pathology, post-operative phenomenon, medications,
Treat underlying cause ... : • Causes can ... pain, primary lung ... receptor • Has many side ... effects Satya
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
Januvia) - Once/day tablet ... failure Common Side ... Effects and Toxicities ... not definitively cause ... /effect) • Saxagliptin
SSRI Initiation
How long before increasing dose?
 • 4 wks. Initial response in 2-4 wks, max response
Initiation How long ... Side effects? ... transient Gl upset (nausea ... libido, sexual side ... effects.