Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)β†’Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) β†’ Excessive activation of macrophages
immune deficiency, Drugs ... Unknown cause Treatment ... Lymphohistiocytosis #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #summary ... #rheumatology
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection
LOPINAVIR / RITONAVIR
INTERFERON Beta-I
REMDESIVIR
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE
TOCILIZUMAB

Piotr Okupski @PiotrOkupski - Original Infographic
Drugs Used for the ... Treatment of COVID ... -19 Infection LOPINAVIR ... #COVID19 #Pharmacology ... #Table #Management
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
can mimic common infections ... : β€’ Infection ... agent are the main ... Lymphohistiocytosis #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #hematology
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
Drugs Used for the ... -19 Infection ... smfarmhosp_smfh #Drugs ... #COVID19 #Pharmacology ... #Table #Management
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Treatment
Primary HLH:
 - HLH-94 Protocol
    β€’ Dexamethasone
) Treatment Primary ... associated with infection ... autoimmune disease, treatment ... #Treatment #management ... #hematology
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 β€’ Treatment: Topical steroids
 β€’ Prevention: Colchicine
 β€’ Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment ... Ulcers: β€’ Treatment ... immunosuppressive meds ... #management #pharmacology ... #rheumatology
Flutycosine - Antibiotics Class Overview
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Mechanism: 5-FC interferes with DNA and protein synthesis.  Only
B for initial management ... ) - Main adverse ... effects = Hematologic ... - Drug levels ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
Optic Neuritis - Diagnosis and Management
 β€’ Epidemiology: Female (75%), 18-50 years,
caucasian
 β€’ Symptoms: Moderate visual
Diagnosis and Management ... Moderate orbital pain ... corticosteroids TREATMENT ... Immunosuppressive drugs ... #treatment #rheumatology
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 β€’ Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
life-threatening β€’ Treatment ... Usual therapeutic management ... sle #comparison #table ... #rheumatology # ... diagnosis #management
Holistic Management of Systemic Lupus
 β€’ Lifestyle interventions: Smoking cessation, Photoprotection, Therapeutic adherence, Anxiety/depression/fatigue, Fibromyagia/pain management,
Holistic Management ... fatigue, Fibromyagia/pain ... management, Physical ... Cardiovascular risk, Infection ... #treatment #rheumatology