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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 ... #Metformin #Prescribing ... #Dosing #CKD #pharmacology ... #algorithm #diabetes
Metformin 
Current Renal Dose Adjustments due to Risk of Lactic Acidosis 
> 60 No adjustment 
45-60
Metformin Current ... Renal Dose Adjustments ... #Renal #Dosing ... #Dose #Pharmacology ... #Diabetes
Metformin - First Line Treatment for Diabetes Type 2
• Start with initial dose of 500 mg
Metformin - First ... Treatment for Diabetes ... form and consider using ... Indications #Titration #Pharmacology ... #Diabetes #DM2
Metformin Treatment in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 3A, 3B, or
Metformin Treatment ... Patients With Type 2 Diabetes ... 3A, 3B, or 4 Diabetes ... #CKD3 #CKD4 #Dosing ... #Pharmacology #
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
 •
Metformin in Diabetic ... until maximum dose ... Initiate at half the dose ... #CKD #pharmacology ... #algorithm #management
Metformin: Biguanide
Metformin is the first-line medication for treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is very effective
treatment of type 2 diabetes ... titrating the dose ... 2000 mg/day) and using ... #Pharmacology # ... Mechanism #Diabetes
Insulin Dosing Basics - Initiating Insulin for T2DM and Converting Insulin Products 

Insulin dosing can be
For type 2 diabetes ... insulin for type 2 diabetes ... , decrease the dose ... , decrease the dose ... #Prescribing #Pharmacology
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
increase in the dose ... an increase in dose ... FDA recommends, metformin ... per 1.73 m2 with metformin ... evidence-based pharmacologic
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
Normal and Renal Dosing ... on the highest dose ... Inhibitors #Renal #Dosing ... #Pharmacology # ... Management #Diabetes
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... oral agent • Does ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #Metformin ... #Pharmacology # ... Summary #DM2 #diabetes