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Therapeutic INR for patients receiving warfarin
Therapeutic INR is 2-3 for patients receiving warfarin.
Therapeutic INR for patients receiving warfarin
Therapeutic INR is 2-3 for patients receiving warfarin.
Therapeutic aPTT for patients receiving Heparin
Therapeutic aPTT is 1.5-2 times baseline (baseline = 30-40 sec) for patients receiving Heparin.
Therapeutic aPTT for patients receiving Heparin
Therapeutic aPTT is 1.5-2 times baseline (baseline = 30-40 sec) for patients receiving Heparin.
Meds that Promote Alcohol Abstinence
Meds that promote alcohol abstinence: disulfiram, naltrexone, acamprosate. These meds are NOT used during alcohol withdrawal!
Meds that Promote Alcohol Abstinence
Meds that promote alcohol abstinence: disulfiram, naltrexone, acamprosate. These meds are NOT used during alcohol withdrawal!
Lithium Side Effects vs. Toxicity
Lithium: fine hand tremors are an EXPECTED side effect, coarse hand tremors indicate TOXICITY.
Lithium Side Effects vs. Toxicity
Lithium: fine hand tremors are an EXPECTED side effect, coarse hand tremors indicate TOXICITY.
SSRIs and Serotonin Syndrome
For patients taking SSRIs, watch for serotonin syndrome! Symptoms: agitation, hallucinations, fever, diaphoresis, tremors.
SSRIs and Serotonin Syndrome
For patients taking SSRIs, watch for serotonin syndrome! Symptoms: agitation, hallucinations, fever, diaphoresis, tremors.
Food interactions
When in doubt regarding a question or food interaction with a medication, grapefruit juice is usually a safe bet!
Food interactions
When in doubt regarding a question or food interaction with a medication, grapefruit juice is usually a safe bet!
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