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Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
Algorithm for Metformin ... and Dosing in CKD ... once daily • Titrate ... Prescribing #Dosing #CKD ... #pharmacology #algorithm
Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
Algorithmic Approach ... sensitive) • AKI, AKD ... rapidly progressive CKD ... Nephritis #AIN #Algorithm
Hypocalcemia Workup - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Low Magnesium, High Magnesium - Functional Hypoparathyroidism
 • High
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... D deficiency, CKD ... Chelators, Lactate, Citrate ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diabetes Type 2 Medication Management and Titration Algorithm
- First line therapy is metformin and comprehensive lifestyle
and Titration Algorithm ... Established ASCVD or CKD ... established ASCVD or CKD ... Medication #Management #Algorithm
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
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once daily • Titrate ... half the dose and titrate ... #Metformin #CKD ... #pharmacology #algorithm
Resistant Hypertension in CKD - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

#Resistant #Hypertension #CKD #Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Hypertension in CKD ... and Management Algorithm ... #Hypertension #CKD ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Causes of Polyneuropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Metabolic: DM, Hypothyroidism, CKD, Cirrhosis, Nutritional deficiency
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism, CKD ... Paraneoplastic, CTD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypocalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Low Serum Mg: GI losses, Renal losses, Alcoholism, Malnutrition, Drug-Induced
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperparathyroidism: CKD ... volumes of blood (citrate ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
Algorithmic Approach ... ≤ 65 yo; no CVD ... > 65 yo or CVD ... in 4-6 weeks, Titrate ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm ... mg PO TID PRN; titrate ... mg PO post HD (titrate ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... Management #Nephrology #CKD