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Priapism

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Medicines recognised as increasing the risk of priapism (adapted from Salonia et al)
Antipsychotics & risperidone, olanzapine, clozapine, chlorpromazine, quetiapine, sertraline, citalopram, escitalopram,
Antidepressants lithium, fluoxetine, trifluoperazine, pericyazine
Vasoactive erectile agents alprostadil, papaverine
α-adrenergic receptor doxazosin, tamsulosin, terazosin, prazosin
antagonists
Antihypertensives hydralazine, propranolol
Anticoagulants heparin, warfarin
Hormones testosterone, gonadotropin-releasing hormone
Medicines that have been reported to cause priapism
Phosphodiesterase type 5 sildenafil, tadalafil
inhibitors
Medicines used for ADHD methylphenidate, atomoxetine

Hormone, stimulants, pde5, antidepressant antipsychotics(done, zapine, mazine, ine, pram, lithium, tine,zine), anticoag, osin, htn
HYPOkalemia HYPERkalemia
Serum potassium < 3.5 mEq/L. Serum potassium > 5.0 mEq/L
Causes include: Caused by
inadequate intake Release from cells
GI Losses Metabolic acidosis
NG suction Pseudohyperkalemia (blood draw)
diarrhea Insulin deficiency (ie DKA)
vomiting  Beta blockers
Cellular shift Exercise
Insulin Hemolysis
Beta agonists: epi, dobutamin: vasodilator Crush injury
Metabolic alkalosis Burns
Renal Losses Decreased renal excretion
Diuretics aldosterone deficiency
Increased mineralocorticoid activity renal insufficiency
RTA Drugs 
Hypomagnesemia NSAIDS
spironolactone
ACE inhibitors
succinylcholine 
Trimethoprim  
Treatment Treatment
Treat underlying cause Repeat blood draws to verify hyperkalemia
Give oral and / or IV potassium replacement traumatic venipuncture may lyse RBCs and falsely increase K+
Magnesium deficiency will make potassium level
replacement difficult  Values > 6.5 and / or EKG changes require emergent treatment
replace magnesium Give calcium gluconate for cardiac stabilization 
K sparing diuretics Shift K into cells with sodium
bicarbonate,albuterol, and insulin/glucose 
Give Kayexalate and loop diuretics to remove K from body.
Dialysis is an option in patients with renal failure
Hypocalcemia: thyroid, mg, D, pancreat, blood Hypercalcemia
 Causes include  Causes include
o hypoparathyroidism o malignancy (most common symptomatic cause)
o acute pancreatitis o hyperparathyroid disorders (most common
o medullary thyroid cancer asymptomatic cause)
o hypomagnesium o bone disorders
o lack of vitamin D  o kidney disorders
o blood transfusion
 Serum pH affects the homeostasis of the 3
forms of plasma calcium (ionized calcium,
albumin-bound calcium, and calcium bound to
inorganice and organic anions).
o increase in pH can result in reversible
symptoms of hypocalcemia 
Presentation Presentation
 Symptoms  Symptoms
o abdominal pain, tetany, muscle o Bones: fractures
cramps, dyspnea, perioral tingling, o Stones: nephrolithiasis
convulsions, mental status changes o Groans: anorexia, vomiting, constipation 
Physical exam o psychic overtones, weakness, fatigue, altered
 hyperactive reflexes  mental status
 carpal tunnel spasm after blood pressure
readings (Trousseau's Sign)
 facial muscle contractions after tapping on the
facial nerve (Chvostek's Sign)
Treatment Treatment
 Treat underlying cause  Calcium restriction
 Give calcium gluconate  IV hydration (watch for CHF) 
 Vitamin D supplement o followed by furosemide diuresis ("loops lose
calcium")
 In severe cases:
o calcitonin
o pamidronate (and bisphosphonates especially for
hypercalcemia of malignancy) 
o corticosteroids
 Avoid thiazide diuretic

1) Adalat CC(nifedipine)
Adalat XL
2) Nifedipine
3) Lialda(Mesalamine)
4) Asacol(mesalamine)
Asacol HD
5) Cardura XL(Doxazosin)
6) Concerta(methylphenidate)
7) Ditropan XL (Oxybutin)
8) Dynacirc CR (Isradipine), anti HTN
9) Exalgo(hydromorphone)
10) Jurnista (hydromorphone CR)
11) Fortamet
12) Glucophage XR
13) Glucotrol XL (glipizide)
14) Glumetza (metformin hydrochloride)
15) Invega
16) K-Tab
17) Klor-Con
18) Lopresor SR(metoprolol)
19) OxyContin(Oxycodone)
20) Pristiq(desvenlafaxine)
21) Rayos(prednisone)
22) Sudafed 24 Hour
23) Tegretol XR(Carbamazepine)
24) Urocit-K

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