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Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
Algorithm for Metformin ... Prescribing and ... Dosing in CKD Dose ... #Dosing #CKD #pharmacology ... #algorithm #diabetes
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
Phosphate binders ... patients with CKD ... since they are not able ... Purposes Only* #CKD ... Hyperphosphatemia #Dose #Dosing
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
and sodium • Dosing ... magnesium • Dosing ... ; hypokalemia; constipation ... and calcium • Dosing ... #pharmacology #table
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
oral suspension DOSING ... is a potassium binder ... patients with CKD ... effect is GI upset (constipation ... Patiromer #Potassium #Binder
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... If patient is stable ... Buprenorphine Dosing ... chronic pain split dosing ... #Addiction #Prescribing