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Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
Algorithm for Metformin ... Prescribing and ... Initiation - Immediate ... #Dosing #CKD #pharmacology ... #algorithm #diabetes
Pain Assessment and Management Initiative (PAMI) - Opioid Prescribing and Equianalgesic Chart - Agents and Dosing

#Management
and Management Initiative ... PAMI) - Opioid Prescribing ... Chart - Agents and Dosing ... Management #Pain #Pharmacology ... Conversion #Doses #Dosing
Insulin Dosing Basics - Initiating Insulin for T2DM and Converting Insulin Products 

Insulin dosing can be
- Initiating Insulin ... Before initiating ... run into patient cases ... #Conversion #Initiating ... #Prescribing #Pharmacology
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
and sodium • Dosing ... constipation, diarrhea, nausea ... hypokalemia); nausea ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Chantix (Varenicline) - Dosing and Initiation

Chantix (varenicline) is a commonly used medication for smoking cessation! One
Varenicline) - Dosing ... and Initiation ... 1 week load-up dosing ... #Initiation #Prescribing ... #Pharmacology #
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology ... rapid Na+ influx initiating ... Transient K+ efflux moving ... depolarization occurs initiating ... Classification #Classes
Review of Intranasally Administered Medications for Use in the Emergency Department
Table of agents, uses, dosing, onset
Table of agents, uses ... , dosing, onset ... #Medications #Comparison ... #Table #Dosing ... VisualAbstract #Pharmacology
Quick Guide: Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm
Adjunctive meds: 
The following can be prescribed PRN for symptoms of withdrawal
Buprenorphine Initiation ... q 6 hours PRN nausea ... hold additional dosing ... Buprenorphine #Initiation ... Opiate #Start #Prescribing
Management of Anthracyclines and HER2 Antagonist Cardiotoxicity
Anthracyclines cause cardiomyopathy:
 ✖ Reduction in left ventricular ejection fraction
Anthracyclines cause ... HER2 agents cause ... prior to therapy initiation ... prior to therapy initiation ... cardiology #oncology #pharmacology