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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 ... #CKD #pharmacology ... #algorithm #diabetes
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers 
Recommended Dose Conversions 

Valsartan 
Irbesartan 
Losartan 
Olmesartan 
Telmisartan 
Candesartan 
Azilsartan 
Eprosartan 

A few
Conversions ... conversion that ... initiating an ARB ... Receptor #Blockers #ARB ... #Dosing #Pharmacology
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
patients with CKD ... agents since they are ... Note not listed are ... Purposes Only* #CKD ... #Dosing #Pharmacology
Inhaled Corticosteroid Inhaler Strengths
Beclomethasone	Qvar	100-200	>200400	>400
Budesonide	Pulmicort	200-400	>400-800	>800
Ciclesonide	Alvesco	80-160	>160-320	>320
Fluticasone furoate	Arnuity Ellipta	100	n/a	200
Fluticasone dipropionate	Flovent	100-250	>250-500	>500
Mometasone fuorate	Asmanex	110-220	>220-440	>440

Asthma maintenance inhalers should always include an inhaled corticosteroid
220-440 >440 Asthma ... medium, or high dose ... their respective dosing ... #Pharmacology # ... Asthma
Insulin Dosing Basics - Initiating Insulin for T2DM and Converting Insulin Products 

Insulin dosing can be
titrating insulin doses ... , decrease the dose ... , decrease the dose ... #Conversion #Initiating ... #Prescribing #Pharmacology
LABA/ICS Combination Inhalers
Long-Acting Beta2 Agonists (LABA) + Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) - Commonly used in Asthma 
Advair
COPD treatment algorithm ... dosing schedules ... only one that is dosed ... Naming #Names #Pharmacology ... #Asthma
Antiplatelet Conversion - Switching Between Oral P2Y12 Inhibitors
A, Switching between oral agents in the acute/early phase.
Antiplatelet Conversion ... of patients who are ... the timing and dosing ... Inhibitor #switching #conversion ... ticagrelor #prasugrel #pharmacology
Naloxone Dosing Algorithm

Empirical trials are needed to determine the effective dose of naloxone. Patients who do
Naloxone Dosing ... Algorithm Empirical ... trials are needed ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Pharmacology #
Dupixent (dupilumab) for Asthma
Dupixent (dupilumab) is a biologic medication that is a dual inhibitor of IL4
dupilumab) for Asthma ... eosinophilic phenotype or are ... injections as a loading ... dose followed by ... #Management #Pharmacology
ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST (ARB) DOSING:
TOOL FOR SWITCHING BETWEEN AGENTS IN CANADA
The information provided is intended
RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST (ARB ... ) DOSING: TOOL ... Doses should be ... ReceptorBlocker #Pharmacology ... #Conversion #Switching