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

#Diabetes #Diabetic #Medications #Pharmacology #Dosing
Summary of dosing ... #Diabetic #Medications ... #Pharmacology # ... Renal #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 ... #CKD #pharmacology ... algorithm #management #kdigo ... #initiation #titration
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
, & an eGFR ≥ 30 ... ADA/KDIGO Consensus ... evidence-based pharmacologic ... #Diabetes #CKD # ... ADA #KDIGO #eGFR
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... Summary Mechanisms ... mitigated by slow titration ... #Pharmacology # ... Summary #DM2 #diabetes
GLP-1 Medications: Ozempic vs. Trulicib (semaglutide vs. dulaglutide) 

From my experience, Ozempic and Trulicity are the
GLP-1 Medications ... not require dose titration ... Hopefully this overview ... options after metformin ... #dulaglutide #Pharmacology