Derek Borkowski, PharmD @derek
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Comparison of withdrawal effect likeliness between common antidepressant medications

#psychiatry #depression #antidepressants #ssri #snri #discontinuation #withdrawal #comparison
Comparison of withdrawal effect likeliness between common antidepressant medications #psychiatry #depression #antidepressants #ssri #snri #discontinuation #withdrawal #comparison
Pharmacology and differences between medications for treating benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH).

#bph #pharmacology #medications #management #prostate
Pharmacology and differences between medications for treating benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). #bph #pharmacology #medications #management #prostate
Effects on body weight of various classes of type-2 diabetes medications.
 - Metformin - Weight Loss
Effects on body weight of various classes of type-2 diabetes medications. - Metformin - Weight Loss + - SGLT-2 inhibitors - Weight Loss ++ - GLP-1 RAs - Weight Loss +++ - DPP-4 inhibitors - Neutral - Thiazolidinediones - Weight Gain + - Sulfonylureas - Weight Gain ++ - Insulin - Weight Gain ++++ #diabetes #weightloss #weightgain #comparison #pharmacology #medications
Xarelto® proper use based upon dosing
20 mg daily: take with evening meal
15 mg daily: take with
Xarelto® proper use based upon dosing 20 mg daily: take with evening meal 15 mg daily: take with evening meal 15 mg twice daily: take w/ food @ same time each day 10 & 2.5 mg as directed: take with or without food #Xarelto #patientinfo #anticoagulation #pharmacology #rivaroxaban
Cardiovascular and renal effects comparison between SGLT-2 inhibitors
 - Canagliflozin (Invokana)
 - Dapagliflozin (Farxiga)
 - Empagliflozin
Cardiovascular and renal effects comparison between SGLT-2 inhibitors - Canagliflozin (Invokana) - Dapagliflozin (Farxiga) - Empagliflozin (Jardiance) - Ertugliflozin (Steglatro) #diabetes #cardiovascular #renal #SGLT2i #Inhibitors #pharmacology
Hormonal Contraceptive Vaginal Rings - NuvaRing vs Annovera

#vaginal #rings #contraceptive #contraception #obgyn #gynecology #comparison #NuvaRing #Annovera
Hormonal Contraceptive Vaginal Rings - NuvaRing vs Annovera #vaginal #rings #contraceptive #contraception #obgyn #gynecology #comparison #NuvaRing #Annovera #pharmacology
Hormonal Contraceptive Patches - Twirla vs Xulane

#patches #contraceptive #contraception #obgyn #gynecology #comparison #Twirla #Xulane #pharmacology
Hormonal Contraceptive Patches - Twirla vs Xulane #patches #contraceptive #contraception #obgyn #gynecology #comparison #Twirla #Xulane #pharmacology
Diuretic Electrolyte Excretion Effects 
Diuresis, Na+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Cl-, HCO3-, Uric Acid
 - Thiazide Type
Diuretic Electrolyte Excretion Effects Diuresis, Na+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Cl-, HCO3-, Uric Acid - Thiazide Type - Loop - Aldosterone Antagonist - Epithelial Sodium Channel Blocker - Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor #diuretics #electrolytes #effects #pharmacology #comparison #table
Insulin Pharmacology - Action Profiles 
 • Rapid-Acting: Aspart (5-6h), Glulisine (5-6h), Lispro (4-6h)
 • Short-Acting:
Insulin Pharmacology - Action Profiles • Rapid-Acting: Aspart (5-6h), Glulisine (5-6h), Lispro (4-6h) • Short-Acting: Regular Insulin (6-8h) • Intermediate: NPH (14-18h) • Long-Acting: Detemir (20-24h), Glargine (20-30h), Degludec (36-42h) #diabetes #insulin #pharmacology #onset #duration #comparison
Chart of Inhalers for Asthma and COPD
 - SABA - Short Acting Beta-2 Agonists
 - SAMA
Chart of Inhalers for Asthma and COPD - SABA - Short Acting Beta-2 Agonists - SAMA - Short Acting Muscarinic Antagonists - SAMA + SABA Combination - LABA - Long Acting Beta-2 Agonists - LAMA - Long Acting Muscarinic Antagonists - LAMA + LABA Combination - ICS + LAMA + LABA Combination - ICS - Inhaled Corticosteroid - ICS + LABA Combination If you would like an updated inhalers chart, this one is free from https://www.pyrls.com #inhalers #pulmonary #lung #asthma #copd #respiratory #pharmacology #names