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Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Side Effects: Hypomagnesemia ... constipation, diarrhea ... #Hyperkalemia #medications ... #pharmacology # ... table #comparison
Causes of Hypomagnesemia
Redistribution:
 - IV glucose
 - Correction of diabetic ketoacidosis
 - IV hyperalimentation
 - Refeeding
Causes of Hypomagnesemia ... biliary fistula - Diarrhea ... intoxication - Alcohol ... #differential #medications ... #drugs #pharmacology
Pearls for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

First-line pharmacotherapies for moderate to severe AUD include naltrexone and
for Treatment of Alcohol ... pain, nausea, and diarrhea ... achieve efficacy may hinder ... Screening #Addiction #Medications ... #Pharmacology