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Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... Agents to Treat ... patients sensitive to high ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... Elimination (see Table ... STOP offending medications ... ) • Optimize volume ... #potassium #nephrology
KDIGO Treatment algorithm for management of acute hyperkalemia in the emergency department
 • Place on cardiac
KDIGO Treatment ... management of acute hyperkalemia ... depletion • Consider K+ ... #potassium #high ... #nephrology #KDIGO
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Diuretics and Agents ... Loop Diuretics; High-Ceiling ... Hyponatremia • Hypercalcemia ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... #Table