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Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder ... INDICATION: Treatment ... is a potassium binder ... Patiromer #Potassium #Binder ... #KBinder #Hyperkalemia
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
Phosphate binders ... levels toward the normal ... aluminum-based phosphate binder ... calcium-based phosphate binders ... restricted due to hypercalcemia
Algorithm for Management of Acute and Chronic Hyperkalemia
Acute Hyperkalemia:
 - IV calcium (10 mL of 10%)
- Consider K+ binders ... <30 mL/min) - Oral ... bicarbonate - Consider binders ... Acute #Chronic #treatment ... #nephrology
KDIGO Treatment algorithm for management of acute hyperkalemia in the emergency department
 • Place on cardiac
KDIGO Treatment ... algorithm for management ... of acute hyperkalemia ... • Consider K+ binder ... #high #nephrology
Gitelman Syndrome Overview

What?
• Inherited (AR) hypokalemic salt-losing tubulopathies affecting the thiazide-sensitive sodium chloride cotransporter
• Gitelman's syndrome
Gitelman Syndrome ... hypokalemic salt-losing ... Metabolic alkalosis • Normal ... Rhabdomyolysis Treatment ... Syndrome #diagnosis #nephrology