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Angiotensin Receptor Blockers 
Recommended Dose Conversions 

Valsartan 
Irbesartan 
Losartan 
Olmesartan 
Telmisartan 
Candesartan 
Azilsartan 
Eprosartan 

A few
recalls, this drug class ... As a refresher, ... for increased potassium ... #Table #Dosing ... #Pharmacology #Dose
ACEI Antihypertensive Dose Comparison. Consider divided (BID) regimen for better pre-dose (trough) BP control for the
Monitor BP, potassium ... ACEInhibitor #ACEIs #Dosing ... #Conversion #Pharmacology
Drugs that Impair Renal Potassium Excretion 

Decreased ENaC channel function: Amiloride, Triamterene, Pentamidine
Decreased Aldosterone Synthesis: Heparin,
that Impair Renal Potassium ... Aldosterone Release: ACE ... #Hyperkalemia #Pathophysiology ... #Pharmacology # ... Impaired #Potassium
Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE ... differential #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #pharmacology # ... potassium #medications
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
 •
Depression, anxiety, Conversion ... Polyneuropathy, ALS ... Differential #Diagnosis #causes ... #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Clenching of fist during ... • NSAIDs • ACE ... • Recent IV potassium ... #potassium #high ... #nephrology
Diuretics - Pharmacology

Thiazides diuretics:
 • Inhibit Na+ Cl- cotransporter in distal tubule
 • Chlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Indapamide,
Diuretics - Pharmacology ... Piretanide Potassium ... not a diuretic as ... #nephrology #conversion ... loop #thiazide #classes
Antiplatelet Conversion - Switching Between P2Y12 Inhibitors
Oral P2Y12 inhibitors vary in potency and pharmacokinetic and dynamic
Antiplatelet Conversion ... P2Y12 inhibitors during ... syndrome patients (ACS ... Inhibitor #switching #conversion ... ticagrelor #prasugrel #pharmacology
Digoxin Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
1) Na/K ATPase Pump - Digoxin works by directly binding to and inhibiting
Digoxin Pharmacology ... and Pathophysiology ... intracellular calcium causes ... CaitEKulig #Digoxin #Pharmacology ... #Pathophysiology
Insulin Dosing Basics - Initiating Insulin for T2DM and Converting Insulin Products 

Insulin dosing can be
Insulin Dosing Basics ... run into patient cases ... Insulin #Basics #Dosing ... #Conversion #Initiating ... #Prescribing #Pharmacology