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Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
Algorithm for Metformin ... and Dosing in CKD ... Dose Initiation ... maximum dose #Metformin ... Prescribing #Dosing #CKD
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
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Metformin in Diabetic ... eGFR < 30: Stop metformin ... #CKD #pharmacology ... #algorithm #management ... #kdigo #initiation
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
within 2–4 weeks of initiation ... weeks following initiation ... FDA recommends, metformin ... per 1.73 m2 with metformin ... eGFR #Insulin #metformin
Diabetes Type 2 Medication Management and Titration Algorithm
- First line therapy is metformin and comprehensive lifestyle
and Titration Algorithm ... line therapy is metformin ... Established ASCVD or CKD ... established ASCVD or CKD ... Medication #Management #Algorithm
A practical guide to starting levothyroxine therapy
Calculate full replacement dose: 1.6 mcg/kg/day
Young, otherwise healthy patient:
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patient OR known CAD ... levothyroxine #synthroid ... #therapy #initiation