…of ulcer, not routinely Infection Consider Pneumocystis prophylaxis with high doses over a long period, according to the local protocol Psychiatric symptoms Sleep disturbance, hypomania…

…before the drug is eliminated. A flush should immediately follow the bolus injection to ensure rapid delivery to the central circulation. If the drug is…

…generally approximately 1–3 mm, and may not show the EEM through substantial plaque or calcium. Blood clearance is required because blood causes strong backscatter…

…An antidote to beta blockers. 2–10 mg bolus followed by 2–5 mg/h infusion Antidote to beta blockers. Calcium Counteracts calcium channel blockers…

…left on during sampling raises the potassium, calcium and proteins. Fasting is required for triglycerides but not for cholesterol, nor for glucose when the diagnosis…

…myocardial ischaemia or syncope — that has not responded to atropine: Complete heart block (third degree AV block) and second degree AV block Mobitz type 2…

…nirmatrelvir/ritonavir, some calcium channel blockers, colchicine, ciclosporin, warfarin and grapefruit juice. Gemfibrozil should not be combined with statins because it alters statin absorption, hepatic…

Arrhythmias and arrhythmology Critical care Pharmacology & dosing Definition and Pathophysiology Bradycardia and conduction disorders arise from dysfunction within the sinus node, the atrioventricular node (AVN…

…reactions occur. Everyone must go home with an adrenaline auto injector and written instructions. Patients taking beta blockers may respond poorly to adrenaline. If there…

…during central venous catheter insertion) Underlying lung pathologies In cases of benign pneumothorax, positive pressure ventilation can precipitate a tension pneumothorax, leading to circulatory collapse…