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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 ... Dose Initiation ... Prescribing #Dosing #CKD
A practical guide to starting levothyroxine therapy
Calculate full replacement dose: 1.6 mcg/kg/day
Young, otherwise healthy patient:
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full replacement dose ... patient OR known CAD ... /4 anticipated dose ... levothyroxine #synthroid ... #therapy #initiation
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
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until maximum dose ... Initiate at half the dose ... #Metformin #CKD ... #pharmacology #algorithm ... management #kdigo #initiation
Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm
IgA TTG has high sensitivity and specificity of ~ 98% and is
Celiac Disease - Diagnosis ... Algorithm IgA ... for evaluating CD ... test however, does ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Ulcerative Proctitis
Proctitis:
 • Affects 1/3 patients
 • Predictors of extension:
     - Disease
rectal prolapse, CD ... week in divided doses ... Proctitis #IBD #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm