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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 ... Dose Initiation ... Prescribing #Dosing #CKD ... #pharmacology #algorithm
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
Patients With CKD ... increase in the dose ... an increase in dose ... intermediate targets for glycemia ... #Diabetes #CKD #
Table 1. Estimated Darbepoetin alfa Starting Doses (mcg/week) for Patients With CKD on Dialysis Based on
alfa Starting Doses ... Patients With CKD ... darbepoetin alfa conversion ... dose. ... Erythropoietin #Conversion
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
 •
until maximum dose ... Initiate at half the dose ... maximum recommended dose ... #Metformin #CKD ... #pharmacology #algorithm
Diabetic Myonecrosis (Diabetic Muscle Infarction)
 • Spontaneous ischemic necrosis of skeletal muscle (anterior thigh or calf)
Common pattern: ↑CK ... analgesia (low dose ... ASA & NSAIDS), glycemic
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm ... Dove • Apply ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... Management #Nephrology #CKD
Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm
IgA TTG has high sensitivity and specificity of ~ 98% and is
Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm ... for evaluating CD ... affects 2%–3% of CD ... test however, does ... Disease #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
, alb, Lipase, CK ... arrhythmias • Max 3 doses ... interval between doses ... management #treatment #algorithm
Ulcerative Proctitis
Proctitis:
 • Affects 1/3 patients
 • Predictors of extension:
     - Disease
rectal prolapse, CD ... week in divided doses ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
Dove sensitive skin ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... Management #Nephrology #CKD