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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 ... in CKD Dose Initiation ... #Dosing #CKD #pharmacology ... #algorithm #diabetes
Reduced DOAC Dosing for Atrial Fibrillation 

#DOAC #Reduced #Dosing #Reduction #Dose #Anticoagulation #Pharmacology #AFib #Renal #CKD
Reduced DOAC Dosing ... DOAC #Reduced #Dosing ... #Reduction #Dose ... Anticoagulation #Pharmacology ... #AFib #Renal #CKD
Metformin Treatment in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 3A, 3B, or
Metformin Treatment ... /dc17-2231 #Metformin ... #CKD3 #CKD4 #Dosing ... #Pharmacology #
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
 •
until maximum dose ... Initiate at half the dose ... maximum recommended dose ... #CKD #pharmacology ... #algorithm #management
Metformin 
Current Renal Dose Adjustments due to Risk of Lactic Acidosis 
> 60 No adjustment 
45-60
Metformin Current ... Renal Dose Adjustments ... , consider 50% dose ... #Renal #Dosing ... #Dose #Pharmacology
Metformin - First Line Treatment for Diabetes Type 2
• Start with initial dose of 500 mg
Metformin - First ... daily • Adjust dose ... form and consider using ... medication #Metformin ... Indications #Titration #Pharmacology
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
maximum daily dose ... patients with CKD ... Generally, the initial dose ... Purposes Only* #CKD ... #Dosing #Pharmacology
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
increase in the dose ... an increase in dose ... FDA recommends, metformin ... per 1.73 m2 with metformin ... evidence-based pharmacologic
Metformin: Biguanide
Metformin is the first-line medication for treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is very effective
Metformin is the ... titrating the dose ... until at optimal dose ... 2000 mg/day) and using ... #Pharmacology #
Estimating the Total Daily Dose (TDD) of Insulin: Weight-Based Dosing
TDD in units of insulin = N
the Total Daily Dose ... : Weight-Based Dosing ... (stage IV or V CKD ... #TDD #Insulin #dosing ... Weight #Based #pharmacology