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Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
patients with CKD ... since they are not able ... restricted due to hypercalcemia ... #Nephrology #PhosphateBinders ... #Dosing #Pharmacology
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
10 g QD (adjust dose ... g QD; increase dose ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison ... #binders
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
oral suspension DOSING ... 25.2 g if needed, based ... patients with CKD ... #KBinder #Hyperkalemia ... #Pharmacology
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
Used Phosphate Binders ... Calcium salt based ... #Table #Comparison ... #Pharmacology # ... Nephrology
Estimating the Total Daily Dose (TDD) of Insulin: Weight-Based Dosing
TDD in units of insulin = N
the Total Daily Dose ... Insulin: Weight-Based ... (stage IV or V CKD ... Elevated FSBS (finger ... #pharmacology #
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm ... Dove • Apply ... bathing, e.g. glaxal base ... Uremia #Management #Nephrology ... #CKD