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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
Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
and Dosing in CKD ... Dose Initiation ... until maximum dose ... Dose Initiation ... Prescribing #Dosing #CKD
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
Patients With CKD ... within 2–4 weeks of initiation ... increase in the dose ... weeks following initiation ... an increase in dose
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 ... maximum recommended dose ... #Metformin #CKD ... management #kdigo #initiation