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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
patients with CKD ... restricted due to hypercalcemia ... Purposes Only* #CKD ... #Nephrology #PhosphateBinders ... #Dosing #Pharmacology
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 ... binds magnesium • Dosing ... and calcium • Dosing ... #medications #pharmacology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemia, UNa > 20: 
 • Renal losses, Diuretic excess,
Causes of Hyponatremia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... deficiency, Salt-losing ... renal failure Hypervolemia ... #Causes #nephrology
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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Phenytoin - May cause ... dose - Valproic ... #Medications #Neurology ... #Pharmacology # ... Dosing #Table