PHARMWYZE

There has been a change of preference of fluids from normal saline to lactated ringers. There has been a change of preference of...

Acyclovir reduced mortality from herpes simplex encephalitis from 70% to 9%. Thats pretty good. The introduction of acyclovir reduced...

BB and CCB overdoses progress into cardiogenic shock. BB inhibit catecholamines from binding to beta receptors, while CCB block SA and...

Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase organisms hydrolyze penicillins, cephalosporins, and aztreonam. Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase...

Diabetic foot infections are a significant contributer to osteomyelitis and lower extremity amputations. Diabetic foot infections are...

Tranexamic acid indirectly reduces bradykinin production by decreasing plasmin. Angioedema can be histamine or bradykin-mediated....

Aortic dissections is a tear of the inner aortic wall that creates a “false lumen” and can potentially rupture. Aortic dissections is...

Scorpion venom toxins inhibits inactivation of sodium channels, resulting in prolonged depolarization and autonomic excitation. Scorpion...

High-dose hydroxycobalamin (vitamin B12) has an FDA indication for cyanide toxicity, but has seen increased use for refractory...