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Pharmacokinetics of commonly used diuretics medications in CKD, Cirrhotic Ascites, and Heart Failure
 • Furosemide
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commonly used diuretics ... medications in CKD ... Spironolactone MCW Nephrology ... #pharmacology # ... halflife #comparison #table
Pharmacology of diuretics

Acetazolamide, Loop diuretics, Thiazide‐like diuretics, MRA, Amiloride

Site of Action, Maximum Dose, Half-Life, Onset, Bioavailability,
Pharmacology of ... Action, Maximum Dose ... #Pharmacology # ... Comparison #Table ... CHF #Cardiology #Management
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
patients with CKD ... since they are not able ... Purposes Only* #CKD ... #Nephrology #PhosphateBinders ... #Dosing #Pharmacology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Diuretics and Agents ... irrigation • Management ... Symport (Loop Diuretics ... #Nephrology #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Table
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
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until maximum dose ... Initiate at half the dose ... #Metformin #CKD ... #pharmacology # ... algorithm #management
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Diagnosis and Management ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... Elimination (see Table ... Transient, repeat dose ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Algorithm for Management of Acute and Chronic Hyperkalemia
Acute Hyperkalemia:
 - IV calcium (10 mL of 10%)
Algorithm for Management ... titrate to optimal dose ... facilitate RAASi dose ... #Management #Acute ... Chronic #treatment #nephrology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
excreted using diuretics ... adjusting the dose ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table