SIMILARITIES Both medications are often used to treat neuropathic pain and epilepsy Mechanism: Both work via inhibition of Ca+ influx and…
MECHANISM: Decrease in arteriolar resistance via vasodilation. This arterial vasodilation goes unmatched by the venous circulation, which CCB do not…
Dihydropyridine: Think Amlodipine and Nifedipine (-dipine) They act through systemic vascular vasodilation of arteries. Can be used to treat angina.…
Rifampin is the antibiotic that is classically stated to be avoided in women taking OCPs HOW? Rifampin is a potent…
It is often stated to patients and even on the product monograph to avoid the use of alcohol when taking…
Allopurinol => enzyme xanthine oxidase inhibitor Therefore blocks the conversion of the purine metabolites (hypoxanthine and xanthine) into uric acid.…
Vancomycin is a glycopeptide antibiotic, typically used for treatment of MRSA. Traditionally it is recommended to get trough doses to…
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) irritate gastroduodenal mucosa, suppress prostaglandin production, impair the ability of the mucosa to repair (reduction in…
Both are minimally absorbed oral antibiotics with broad-spectrum coverage for gram-positive and gram-negative aerobes and anaerobes. They can reduce or…
Lactulose (want to achieve 2-3 soft bowel movements per day) Lactulose prevents ammonia (NH3) from diffusing out of the colon…
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