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Key Characteristics of Old and New Potassium-Binding Agents

- Dr. Edgar V. Lerma https://twitter.com/edgarvlermamd

#Potassium #Binding #KBinders #Kayexelate
Characteristics of Old and ... #Binding #KBinders ... #Kayexelate #Comparison ... #Table #Pharmacology ... #HyperKalemia #Nephrology
Potassium Binders for Management of Hyperkalemia
 • SPS - Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
 • Patiromer (veltassa)
 •
Potassium Binders ... #Binders #Management ... Hyperkalemia #treatment #pharmacology ... #table #comparison ... #nephrology
Phosphate Binders - Pros and Cons

Calcium carbonate (TumsTM) 
 - Most inexpensive, antacid properties useful for
Phosphate Binders ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... #Table #Comparison ... #Pharmacology # ... Nephrology
Antidepressant Medications Decision Aid
 - The choice of depression medications in primary care is difficult as
indicate clear winners ... mostly across agents ... #PrimaryCare #Psychiatry ... Antidepressants #Comparison ... SNRIs #Selection #Pharmacology
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
Phosphate binders ... phosphate binding agents ... phosphate levels and ... Only* #CKD #Nephrology ... #Dose #Dosing #Pharmacology
Table 22 provides the characteristics of various phosphate-binding agents.
#Pharmacology #Nephrology #Phosphate #Phosphorus #Binders #Comparison #Table #Disadvantages
phosphate-binding agents ... #Pharmacology #Nephrology ... Phosphate #Phosphorus #Binders ... #Comparison #Table
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... Agents to Treat ... of aspiration #Potassium ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
Used Phosphate Binders ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... #Table #Comparison ... #Pharmacology # ... Nephrology
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
One and a Half Syndrome ... counting fingers ... An APD was noted ... a Half Syndrome ... ophthalmology #neurology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Compartment syndrome ... or compartment syndrome ... fluid/Lactated ringers ... Monitor potassium ... causes #treatment #nephrology