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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 ... or 850 mg once daily ... Initial 500 mg daily ... Prescribing #Dosing #CKD
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
Algorithmic Approach ... : 1.6 μg/kg daily ... > 65 yo or CVD ... : 12.5-25 μg daily ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
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or 850 mg once daily ... #Metformin #CKD ... #pharmacology #algorithm
Tuberculosis Dosing Recommendations for Adult Patients With Reduced Renal Function (CKD)
Isoniazid 300 mg once daily, or
Tuberculosis Dosing ... Renal Function (CKD ... times/wk (not daily ... ) #Tuberculosis ... #Dosing #CKD #pharmacology
Causes of Pericarditis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Viral:
 • Coxsackie
 • Echovirus
 • Adenovirus
 • Epstein-Barr virus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mycobacterium tuberculosis ... Reactive • Primary CTD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection and Disease in HIV-AIDS
Treating LTBI (to prevent TB disease)
Indications:
IDSA Recommendations ... Mycobacterium Tuberculosis ... INH 300 mg PO daily ... Mycobacterium #Tuberculosis ... #TB #IDSA #Prevention
Algorithm for Diagnosis and Management of Resistant Hypertension in CKD
Pseudoresistant Hypertension - Reduce barriers to adherence:
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Hypertension in CKD ... generics • Use once-daily ... Evaluate for CKD ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis