Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Oral Antibiotics for Acne - Indicated for Moderate-to-Severe Acne 
First-Line Drug Class: Tetracyclines 

In the last
Antibiotics for Acne ... the last post I reviewed ... some evidence showing ... #Pharmacology # ... Management #Dermatology
Smoking Cessation Management
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT):
Long-Acting NRT:
 β€’ Patch: Wear for 24 hours at a time.
Smoking Cessation ... Management Nicotine ... Rechew when tingling ... #Cessation #Management ... #pharmacology #
Migraine - Preventative Treatments

 β€’ Anticonvulsants: *Topiramate, *Sodium valproate, Gabapentin, Pregabalin
 β€’ Antidepressants: Amitriptyline, Venlafaxine, Duloxetine,
Beta-blockers, ACE ... Preventative #Treatment #management ... #prophylaxis #prevention ... #pharmacology #
Vancomycin Associated Acute Kidney Injury

 β€’ Drug induced acute kidney injury is generally defined as a
Treatment includes prevention ... risk factors, cessation ... Vancomycin #AKI #pharmacology ... toxicology #diagnosis #management
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Chagas Disease (American Trypanosomiasis) in HIV-AIDS
Preventing Clinical Disease
Indication:  Individuals
Recommendations for Preventing ... ) in HIV-AIDS Preventing ... manifestation or slowing ... #Treatment #management ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal ... β€’ Recommend pharmacologic ... measures, fall prevention ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management
5 A's of Smoking Cessation 
Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange
Smoking cessation review! Super easy interventional tool
Cessation Ask ... cessation review ... patient-specific plan with pharmacologic ... and non-pharmacologic ... PrimaryCare #Counseling #Management
Bupropion (Zyban) - Smoking Cessation
Bupropion (sustained release Zyban, not immediate release Wellbutrin) is a good option
Bupropion (Zyban) - Smoking ... Cessation Bupropion ... cessation. ... #Cessation #Pharmacology ... Dosing #Schedule #Management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 β€’ Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Management during ... β€’ Avoid ARB/ACE-I ... auto-transfusion and relief ... months before 1Β° prevention ... GDMT meds (e.g., ACE
HFpEF and CAD Management Algorithm
1. Consider revascularization based on current guidelines for CAD and HFpEF*
2. Statins:
HFpEF and CAD Management ... Optimal BP management ... rehabilitation, smoking ... cessation, weight ... #HFpEF #CAD #Management