Donepezil (Aricept) - acetyl-cholinesterase inhibitor
takes 6-12 months to know if effective
SSRI (Paroxetine)
Takes 8-12 weeks to take effects
-pril ACE-I
HIV
IF initial OR CHANGING , CD4 every 2-8 weeks
IF STABLE, CD4 Every 3-6 months
Thyroid
TSH slightly high in medicated pt
TSH monthly in pregnant women w/ hypo/hyperthyroidism
Diabetes type 2:
If BS is not in control, increase 2-3 units at a time w/ BS check 3 days in a row.
If not at goal, increase another 2-3 units, repeat..
Half-life:
Steady state: 3-5 half-life to reach steady state (when given continuously)
Elimination: 4-5 half-life to be totally eliminated from the body when a drug is dc
takes 6-12 months to know if effective
SSRI (Paroxetine)
Takes 8-12 weeks to take effects
-pril ACE-I
Check K level in 1 week
Takes 6-8 weeks to produce anti-protein-uric effects
IF initial OR CHANGING , CD4 every 2-8 weeks
IF STABLE, CD4 Every 3-6 months
Thyroid
TSH slightly high in medicated pt
Repeat the TSH in 2-3 weeks (could be transient or missed dosage)
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