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Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
Algorithm for Metformin ... Prescribing and Dosing ... #CKD #pharmacology ... #algorithm #diabetes ... #titration
Metformin - First Line Treatment for Diabetes Type 2
• Start with initial dose of 500 mg
Treatment for Diabetes ... form and consider using ... #Indications #Titration ... #Pharmacology # ... Diabetes #DM2 #Prescribing
Insulin Dosing Basics - Initiating Insulin for T2DM and Converting Insulin Products 

Insulin dosing can be
For type 2 diabetes ... insulin for type 2 diabetes ... When titrating insulin ... run into patient cases ... #Prescribing #Pharmacology
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... agent • Does not cause ... mitigated by slow titration ... #Metformin #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Systemic and Primary Causes ... Blood Glucose: • Diabetes ... Myelodisplastic syndrome Psychiatric ... #causes
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
 •
Metformin in Diabetic ... Metformin #CKD #pharmacology ... #algorithm #management ... kdigo #initiation #titration
Metformin: Biguanide
Metformin is the first-line medication for treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is very effective
treatment of type 2 diabetes ... Additionally, titrating ... 2000 mg/day) and using ... #Metformin #Pharmacology ... #Mechanism #Diabetes
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Causes of Fatigue ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperthyroidism • Diabetes ... Myasthenia Gravis Pharmacologic ... #causes
Pediatric Vomiting - Gastrointestinal and Systemic Causes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hepatobiliary:
 • Acute Hepatitis
 • Acute
Gastrointestinal and Systemic Causes ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pregnancy • Diabetes ... Labrynthitis Psychiatric ... #Causes #Peds #
Lyrica (Pregabalin) 
Indications: Neuropathy (diabetic, postherpetic neuralgia, fibromyalgia, & spinal cord injury), Adjunctive therapy for partial-onset
Indications: Neuropathy (diabetic ... partial-onset seizures Dosing ... pain (including diabetic ... drug will likely cause ... Lyrica #Pregabalin #Pharmacology