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Summary of dosing recommendations in renal impairment of commonly used hypoglycaemic agents

#Diabetes #Diabetic #Medications #Pharmacology #Dosing
Summary of dosing ... recommendations in renal ... #Pharmacology # ... #Impairment #CKD ... #Table #GFR #Hypoglycemics
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
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Metformin in Diabetic ... maximum dose eGFR ... recommended dose eGFR ... < 30: Stop metformin ... #CKD #pharmacology
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
Patients With CKD ... , & an eGFR ≥ 30 ... and CKD should ... #Diabetes #CKD # ... ADA #KDIGO #eGFR
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... not initiate if eGFR ... not continue if eGFR ... Summary #DM2 #diabetes ... #endocrinology