Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Diuretic Electrolyte Excretion Effects 
Diuresis, Na+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Cl-, HCO3-, Uric Acid
 - Thiazide Type
Electrolyte Excretion Effects ... #electrolytes #effects ... #pharmacology #comparison ... #table
Side Effects of Atypical and Typical Antipsychotics - Comparison Table
Atypical antipsychotics: Risperidone, Quetiapine, Olanzapine, Amisulpride, Ziprasidone
Side Effects of ... Most adverse effects ... related adverse effects ... Anticholinergic effects ... These adverse effects
Insulin Comparison Chart

Insulin Types - Onset (hours) - Peak Glycemic Effect (hours) - Duration (hours)
 β€’
Insulin Comparison ... Peak Glycemic Effect ... 10 #Insulin #Comparison ... #Table #pharmacology
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Vasopressors Table ... Resistance, Main Uses ... Vasopressors #Properties #Table ... #Pharmacology #Effect ... #Management #Comparison
Vasopressors and Inotropes - Pharmacology Summary
Vasopressors
Phenylephrine (alpha-1)
 β€’ Increases BP, SVR
 β€’ Risk of reflex bradycardia
β€’ Higher doses cause ... more alpha-effect ... V2 antidiuretic effect ... , less of a BP effect ... cAMP/cGMP β€’ Causes
Cholinesterase Inhibitor (ChEl) and Memantine Deprescribing Algorithm 

To support health care professionals in employing the recommendations
Deprescribing Algorithm ... deprescribing algorithm ... This algorithm helps ... how to monitor effects ... Deprescribing #Algorithm
Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 β€’ Sodium 130 mEq/L
 β€’
Saline (NS) - Comparison ... - Protective effects ... shift β€’ Saline Causes ... β€’ Saline May Cause ... #pharmacology #effects
SSRI Initiation
How long before increasing dose?
 β€’ 4 wks. Initial response in 2-4 wks, max response
Side effects? ... transient Gl upset (nausea ... libido, sexual side effects
Tranexamic Acid - Indications and Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics:
 β€’ MOA: Inhibits plasminogen activation to plasmin & inhibits fibrinolysis
: Urine Common Uses ... Bleeding Side Effects ... rapid injection; Nausea
Nephritic vs Nephrotic Syndrome

Step 1: If the patient has hematuria and/or proteinuria, think about nephrotic/nephritic syndromes.
Step
hematuria (RBC casts ... Nephrotic #Syndrome #Comparison ... #Algorithm #Nephrology