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Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
Algorithm for Metformin ... in CKD Dose Initiation ... Dose Initiation ... #CKD #pharmacology ... #algorithm #diabetes
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
increase in the dose ... weeks following initiation ... an increase in dose ... evidence-based pharmacologic ... #Diabetes #CKD #
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers 
Recommended Dose Conversions 

Valsartan 
Irbesartan 
Losartan 
Olmesartan 
Telmisartan 
Candesartan 
Azilsartan 
Eprosartan 

A few
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers ... , CV benefits, renal ... parameters when initiating ... #Table #Dosing ... #Pharmacology #Dose
Insulin Dosing Basics - Initiating Insulin for T2DM and Converting Insulin Products 

Insulin dosing can be
- Initiating Insulin ... For type 2 diabetes ... Before initiating ... insulin for type 2 diabetes ... #Prescribing #Pharmacology
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
Management of Anthracyclines and HER2 Antagonist Cardiotoxicity
Anthracyclines cause cardiomyopathy:
 ✖ Reduction in left ventricular ejection fraction
hypertension, diabetes ... prior to therapy initiation ... prior to therapy initiation ... every 3 months during ... cardiology #oncology #pharmacology