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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 ... #Prescribing #Dosing ... #CKD #pharmacology ... #algorithm #diabetes
Reduced DOAC Dosing for Atrial Fibrillation 

#DOAC #Reduced #Dosing #Reduction #Dose #Anticoagulation #Pharmacology #AFib #Renal #CKD
Reduced DOAC Dosing ... DOAC #Reduced #Dosing ... #Reduction #Dose ... Anticoagulation #Pharmacology
Stress Dose Steroids - Indications and Dosing

SUPPRESSED HPA AXIS:
 prednisone >20mg/day x 3 weeks or more
Stress Dose Steroids ... Indications and Dosing ... #Indications #Dosing ... Diagnosis #Management #Pharmacology
Pharmacology of diuretics

Acetazolamide, Loop diuretics, Thiazide‐like diuretics, MRA, Amiloride

Site of Action, Maximum Dose, Half-Life, Onset, Bioavailability,
Pharmacology of ... Action, Maximum Dose ... #Diuretics #Pharmacology ... Table #HalfLife #Dosing
Apixaban Dose Adjustments in Atrial Fibrillation - ABCDs

Age > 80 years 
Body Weight <60kg 
Creatinine >=
Apixaban Dose Adjustments ... present) -> Decrease dose ... #Apixaban #Dose ... Reduction #Eliquis #Pharmacology ... #Dosing #ABCDs
ACEI Antihypertensive Dose Comparison. Consider divided (BID) regimen for better pre-dose (trough) BP control for the
Antihypertensive Dose ... for better pre-dose ... ACEInhibitor #ACEIs #Dosing ... #Conversion #Pharmacology
Metformin 
Current Renal Dose Adjustments due to Risk of Lactic Acidosis 
> 60 No adjustment 
45-60
Current Renal Dose ... , consider 50% dose ... Metformin #Renal #Dosing ... #Dose #Pharmacology
Pain Assessment and Management Initiative (PAMI) - Neuropathic Pain Medications:

Agent, Initiation Dose and Max Dosages

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Agent, Initiation Dose ... Management #Pain #Pharmacology ... Medications #Doses #Dosing
Transdermal Fentanyl require unique dosing conversions. For Adult and pediatric patients taking opiouds or doses not
require unique dosing ... oral morphine dose ... using Table A ... find the correct dose ... #Pharmacology #Pain
Pharmacologic prophylaxis of VTE in selected clinical scenarios.

Enoxaparin 
Dalteparin 
Fondaparinux 
Dabigatran 
Unfractionated Heparin
Warfarin 
Aspirin 

#prophylaxis #VTE
Pharmacologic prophylaxis ... prophylaxis #VTE #DVT #dosing ... #indications #pharmacology