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Estimating the Total Daily Dose (TDD) of Insulin: Weight-Based Dosing
TDD in units of insulin = N
: Weight-Based Dosing ... (stage IV or V CKD ... #dosing #estimation ... #Weight #Based ... #pharmacology #endocrinology
Insulin Dosing Basics - Initiating Insulin for T2DM and Converting Insulin Products 

Insulin dosing can be
Insulin Dosing Basics ... For type 2 diabetes ... day usually, or weight-based ... for type 2 diabetes ... #Prescribing #Pharmacology
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
ATP-sensitive potassium ... cells, triggering insulin ... contraindicated in CKD ... and Toxicities: Weight ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
cessation, and weight ... layered evidence-based ... pharmacologic therapies ... #Diabetes #CKD # ... #KDIGO #eGFR #Insulin
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
oral suspension DOSING ... 25.2 g if needed, based ... patients with CKD ... , HF, or diabetes ... #Hyperkalemia #Pharmacology