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Key Characteristics of Old and New Potassium-Binding Agents

- Dr. Edgar V. Lerma https://twitter.com/edgarvlermamd

#Potassium #Binding #KBinders #Kayexelate
Potassium-Binding Agents ... Potassium #Binding #KBinders ... #Kayexelate #Comparison ... #Table #Pharmacology ... #Patiromer #HyperKalemia
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
patients with CKD ... phosphate binding agents ... since they are not able ... restricted due to hypercalcemia ... #Dose #Dosing #Pharmacology
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding Agents ... to Treat Hyperkalemia ... Potassium #Binding #Hyperkalemia ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
Lower risk of hypercalcemia ... range - Lack of hypercalcemia ... requirements - Lack of hypercalcemia ... range - Lack of hypercalcemia ... #Table #Comparison
Potassium Binders for Management of Hyperkalemia
 • SPS - Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
 • Patiromer (veltassa)
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Potassium Binders ... of Hyperkalemia ... #Management #Hyperkalemia ... #treatment #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Differential Diagnosis ... • LDH ↑ • Hyperkalemia ... /Late - Hypercalcemia ... potassium and calcium ... Dialysis for severe hyperkalemia
Intern Pocket Cards - Inpatient Blood Pressure Management Guide
ß-blockers:
 • Metoprolol, Carvedilol, Labetalol
 • Bradycardia, heart
Blood Pressure Management ... Valsartan • AKI, hyperkalemia ... inhibitor use Calcium ... #table #agents ... #internship #comparison
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
 •
Differential Diagnosis ... and Management ... potassium and calcium ... Dialysis for severe hyperkalemia ... #Differential #
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
antihypertensive agents ... with previously stable ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Hyperthyroidism, Hypercalcemia ... parenchymal disease: CKD