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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
Metformin: Biguanide
Metformin is the first-line medication for treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is very effective
to it's triple mechanism ... Additionally, titrating ... 2000 mg/day) and using ... #Metformin #Pharmacology ... #Mechanism #Diabetes
Insulin Dosing Basics - Initiating Insulin for T2DM and Converting Insulin Products 

Insulin dosing can be
Insulin Dosing Basics ... For type 2 diabetes ... insulin for type 2 diabetes ... When titrating insulin ... #Prescribing #Pharmacology
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... Summary Mechanisms ... Various debated mechanisms ... mitigated by slow titration ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
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Metformin in Diabetic ... Metformin #CKD #pharmacology ... #algorithm #management ... kdigo #initiation #titration
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
Normal and Renal Dosing ... This mechanism helps ... Inhibitors #Renal #Dosing ... #Pharmacology # ... Management #Diabetes
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) - First Oral GLP-1 Agonist
Dosing:
3 mg daily x 30 days, then 7 mg
GLP-1 Agonist Dosing ... the same exact mechanism ... has a similar titration ... #semaglutide #Diabetes ... #Pharmacology #
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
(Patiromer) MECHANISM ... oral suspension DOSING ... with CKD, HF, or diabetes ... #Hyperkalemia #Pharmacology
Weight Loss - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Intake:
 • GI illness (upper and lower)
 • Psychiatric (Depression,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... and lower) • Psychiatric ... Disease • Protein-losing ... Poorly Controlled Diabetes ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm