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  2. Metoprolol - Wikipedia

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    Metoprolol is used for a number of conditions, including angina, acute myocardial infarction, high blood pressure, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, congestive heart failure, and prevention of migraine headaches. [4] It is an adjunct in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. [17]

  3. Route of administration - Wikipedia

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    Effect of digestive juices and the first pass metabolism of drugs. Condition of the patient. In acute situations, in emergency medicine and intensive care medicine, drugs are most often given intravenously. This is the most reliable route, as in acutely ill patients the absorption of substances from the tissues and from the digestive tract can ...

  4. Commonly prescribed drugs - Wikipedia

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    Impaired glucose metabolism; Central Nervous System effects: fatigue, depression, insomnia; Aim to control heart rate to 55-60 beats per minute at rest [17] Used for symptomatic relief An image of metoprolol (Betaloc) Caution. Reduce the dose gradually over 2–3 weeks when withdrawing to avoid ischemia and myocardial infarction; Contraindications

  5. CYP3A4 - Wikipedia

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    Several other members of this family are also involved in drug metabolism, but CYP3A4 is the most common and the most versatile one. Like all members of this family, it is a hemoprotein, i.e. a protein containing a heme group with an iron atom. In humans, the CYP3A4 protein is encoded by the CYP3A4 gene. [3]

  6. Antihypertensive - Wikipedia

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    ACEis or ARBs should be included in the treatment plan to improve kidney outcomes regardless of race or diabetic status. [7] [16] Late-stage dementia should consider deprescribing antihypertensives, according to the Medication Appropriateness Tool for Comorbid Health Conditions in Dementia (MATCH-D). [63] Diabetes mellitus.

  7. Chronic kidney disease - Wikipedia

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    Denial of care in chronic kidney disease treatment and management is a significant issue for minority populations. This can be due to healthcare provider prejudice, structural barriers, and health insurance coverage disparities. Healthcare provider biases can lead to under-treatment, misdiagnosis, or delayed diagnosis.

  8. CYP2C9 - Wikipedia

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    CYP2C9 is a crucial cytochrome P450 enzyme, which plays a significant role in the metabolism, by oxidation, of both xenobiotic and endogenous compounds. [7] CYP2C9 makes up about 18% of the cytochrome P450 protein in liver microsomes. The protein is mainly expressed in the liver, duodenum, and small intestine. [7]

  9. Protein toxicity - Wikipedia

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    Protein toxicity is the effect of the buildup of protein metabolic waste compounds, like urea, uric acid, ammonia, and creatinine.Protein toxicity has many causes, including urea cycle disorders, genetic mutations, excessive protein intake, and insufficient kidney function, such as chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury.