How loop diuretics work, their toxicity, metabolic effects, use and a few examples.
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Thiazide Diuretics
Review basic nephron anatomy, how thiazides work, their metabolic effects, use and contraindication.
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
Therapeutic uses, toxicities and a few examples of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
Osmotic Diuretics
How osmotic diuretics work, their therapeutic uses and some examples.
Step Approach for Hypertension
There’s a step approach which means they’re on just ONE drug in Step 2. They’re on TWO drugs in Step 2 and so forth. Three drugs in Step 3 and, you guessed it, four drugs in Step 4. How do we know which drug is the right Step 1 drug? We don’t know for sure. […]
Introduction to Hypertension
Hypertension diagnosis, etiology, long term consequences, therapy and causes of therapeutic failure.
Sympathetic Blocking Agents
Alpha, beta 1 and 2 blockers, therapeutic uses and their precautions.
Sympathomimetics
Drugs used in shock, adrenergic bronchodilators, and alpha stimulants (ophthalmic decongestants and nasal decongestants)
Adrenergic Effects
The effects of alpha adrenergic, beta-1 and beta-2 receptors being stimulated by norepinephrine.
Anticholinergic Effects
Anticholinergics block the muscarinic receptor so that the ACh doesn’t bind to the muscarinic receptor and the receptor doesn’t get stimulated. Anticholinergic Effects Anticholinergics will cause all the opposite effects of parasympathomimetics and AChEI’s: Eyes: Mydriasis (pupil dilation) Dry Eye (no lacrimation) Accommodation for far vision Increases intra-ocular pressure (bad for glaucoma) Digestive tract: Decreased […]