Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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FDA-Approved 1st line Medications for Tobacco Cessation Treatment

Nicotine patch, Nicotine lozenge, Nicotine gum, Nicotine inhaler, Nicotine
FDA-Approved 1st line Medications ... , Varenicline (tablet ... Cessation #Therapy #Comparison ... #Table #Agents ... #Dosing
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers 
Recommended Dose Conversions 

Valsartan 
Irbesartan 
Losartan 
Olmesartan 
Telmisartan 
Candesartan 
Azilsartan 
Eprosartan 

A few
class is still going ... initiating an ARB ... Receptor #Blockers #ARB ... #Conversion #Table ... #Dosing #Pharmacology
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) - Comparable Dose Chart 
 - Valsartan (Diovan®) 40 mg daily
Receptor Blocker (ARB ... 20 mg daily #ARB ... #Equivalent #Conversion ... #Dosing #Doseage ... #Table #AngiotensinII
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
and sodium • Dosing ... binds magnesium • Dosing ... and calcium • Dosing ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison #binders
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Buprenorphine - Comparison ... Table Some patients ... interested in medication ... Dosing usually begins ... common side effects are
Long-Acting Injectable (LAI) - Atypical Antipsychotics 
INVEGA TRINZA 3 MONTHS 
ARISTADA 2 MONTHS 
INVEGA 1 MONTH
SUSTENNA
Adherence to daily medications ... which requires dosing ... only requires dosing ... Pharmacists are ... able to administer
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... If patient is stable ... Buprenorphine Dosing ... sublingual (SL) are ... chronic pain split dosing
ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST (ARB) DOSING:
TOOL FOR SWITCHING BETWEEN AGENTS IN CANADA
The information provided is intended
RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST (ARB ... ) DOSING: TOOL ... #ARB #AngiotensinII ... #Pharmacology #Conversion ... Switching #Equivalent #Table
Daliresp (Roflumilast) 
Indication: Reduce risk of COPD exacerbations 
Drug Class: Selective Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) Inhibitor 
GOLD 2019
Eosinophils < 100 Dosing ... : 250 mcg tablet ... the use of this medication ... it eosinophils are ... low, adding an
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) - First Oral GLP-1 Agonist
Dosing:
3 mg daily x 30 days, then 7 mg
GLP-1 Agonist Dosing ... semaglutide, the same medication ... oral route by using ... drug to remain stable ... take any other medications