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Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
constipation, diarrhea ... nonspecifically binds ... constipation, diarrhea ... #Hyperkalemia #medications ... #pharmacology #
Pearls for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

First-line pharmacotherapies for moderate to severe AUD include naltrexone and
abdominal pain, nausea ... , and diarrhea; ... achieve efficacy may hinder ... Screening #Addiction #Medications ... #Pharmacology
Hydroxychloroquine - Risks and Benefits in Lupus
Benefits:
↓ Disease activity, ↓ Flare, ↓ Damage, ↓ Corticosteroid dose,
, diarrhea, bloating ... recommended with other medications ... rare with ~100 cases ... Benefits #Lupus #pharmacology ... #adverseeffects