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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 Initiation ... #Prescribing #Dosing ... #CKD #pharmacology
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
chart of maximum daily ... patients with CKD ... since they are not able ... Purposes Only* #CKD ... #Dosing #Pharmacology
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) - Comparable Dose Chart 
 - Valsartan (Diovan®) 40 mg daily
) - Comparable Dose ... Diovan®) 40 mg daily ... Atacand®) 4 mg daily ... Equivalent #Conversion #Dosing ... #Doseage #Table
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... If patient is stable ... Buprenorphine Dosing ... Total initial daily ... chronic pain split dosing
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
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or 850 mg once daily ... until maximum dose ... Initiate at half the dose ... #Metformin #CKD ... #pharmacology #algorithm
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
Algorithmic Approach ... Hypothyroidism - Differential ... : 1.6 μg/kg daily ... Hypothyroidism #Differential ... #Diagnosis #algorithm
Estimating the Total Daily Dose (TDD) of Insulin: Weight-Based Dosing
TDD in units of insulin = N
Estimating the Total Daily ... Dose (TDD) of Insulin ... : Weight-Based Dosing ... (stage IV or V CKD ... #TDD #Insulin #dosing
Non-ACS Myocardial Injury - Elevated Troponin Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Chronic Myocardial Injury: End
Elevated Troponin Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... Occlusion • Stable ... Elevated #Troponin #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
and sodium • Dosing ... 10 g QD (adjust dose ... g QD; increase dose ... teaspoons) 1-4 times daily ... #pharmacology #table
Tuberculosis Dosing Recommendations for Adult Patients With Reduced Renal Function (CKD)
Isoniazid 300 mg once daily, or
Tuberculosis Dosing ... Renal Function (CKD ... , or 500 mg/dose ... #Tuberculosis #Dosing ... #CKD #pharmacology