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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 ... Dose Initiation ... #CKD #pharmacology
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
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
patients with CKD ... agents since they are ... Note not listed are ... Purposes Only* #CKD ... #Dosing #Pharmacology
Insulin Dosing Basics - Initiating Insulin for T2DM and Converting Insulin Products 

Insulin dosing can be
Insulin Dosing Basics ... - Initiating Insulin ... Products Insulin dosing ... Before initiating ... #Prescribing #Pharmacology
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
within 2–4 weeks of initiation ... increase in the dose ... weeks following initiation ... an increase in dose ... evidence-based pharmacologic
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers 
Recommended Dose Conversions 

Valsartan 
Irbesartan 
Losartan 
Olmesartan 
Telmisartan 
Candesartan 
Azilsartan 
Eprosartan 

A few
, CV benefits, renal ... parameters when initiating ... an ARB include ... Conversion #Table #Dosing ... #Pharmacology #
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
 •
until maximum dose ... #Metformin #CKD ... #pharmacology # ... algorithm #management ... #kdigo #initiation
Methadone Hospital Quick Start - Inpatient Initiation for Opioid Use Disorder and Withdrawal
Initial Dosing:
 - Patients
Start - Inpatient Initiation ... Withdrawal Initial Dosing ... Patients should be dosed ... Complicating Factors: - Allergy ... opiate #opioid #algorithm
Warfarin - INR Goals, Initial Dosing and Bridging

Mechanical Mitral Valve Replacement 2.5-3.5 
Other Valve Replacement 2-3
Goals, Initial Dosing ... may do a lower dose ... daily if patients are ... #Bridging #Initiation ... #Pharmacology
Warfarin to DOAC and DOAC to Warfarin Transitions 

Here are a couple of charts to help
DOACs for easier dosing ... and dabigatran are ... dosed BID, and ... patients with good renal ... Anticoagulation #Pharmacology