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Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... constipation, diarrhea ... #Hyperkalemia #medications ... #pharmacology # ... table #comparison
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
losses - Chronic diarrhea ... Renal Loses - Medications ... Low #Magnesium #Table ... Classification #Causes ... #Workup #hypomg
Pearls for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

First-line pharmacotherapies for moderate to severe AUD include naltrexone and
abdominal pain, nausea ... , and diarrhea; ... the outpatient setting ... Screening #Addiction #Medications ... #Pharmacology