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Key Characteristics of Old and New Potassium-Binding Agents

- Dr. Edgar V. Lerma https://twitter.com/edgarvlermamd

#Potassium #Binding #KBinders #Kayexelate
Characteristics of Old and ... KBinders #Kayexelate #Comparison ... #Table #Pharmacology ... #HyperKalemia #Nephrology
Pharmacokinetics of commonly used diuretics medications in CKD, Cirrhotic Ascites, and Heart Failure
 • Furosemide
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Cirrhotic Ascites, and ... Spironolactone MCW Nephrology ... #diuretics #pharmacology ... Pharmacokinetics #halflife #comparison ... #table
Immunosuppression in Transplantation
Induction (I):
 - Basiliximab (Simulect)
 - Alemtuzumab (Campath)
 - Rituximab
 - Anti-Thymocyte Globulin (ATG)
Induction
#Medications #Pharmacology ... #Table #Drugs # ... Maintenance #Management #Nephrology ... #Renal
Cardiorenal Syndrome (CRS) Types
 • Type 1 - Acute CRS: Alteration of renal perfusion is the
Alteration of renal ... perfusion is the main ... be considered drug ... renal effects ... Types #cardiology #nephrology
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
Post-infectious GN - Loin pain ... syndrome: • Flank pain ... Postpartum • Drugs ... Diagnosis #causes #urology ... #nephrology #renal
Vancomycin Associated Acute Kidney Injury

 • Drug induced acute kidney injury is generally defined as a
Kidney Injury • Drug ... 24-72 hours of drug ... particularly underlying renal ... Vancomycin #AKI #pharmacology ... diagnosis #management #nephrology
Hypernatremia Classification and Features According to Volume Status
 - Hypervolemic hypernatremia - Cushing's syndrome, Primary hyperaldosteronism,
Classification and ... Hypodipsia - Renal ... Features #Diagnosis #Comparison ... #Table #Nephrology
Phosphate Binders - Pros and Cons

Calcium carbonate (TumsTM) 
 - Most inexpensive, antacid properties useful for
Binders - Pros and ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... Phosphate #Binders #Table ... #Comparison #Pharmacology ... #Nephrology
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
Reduces aortic and ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... Phosphate #Binders #Table ... #Comparison #Pharmacology ... #Nephrology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Toxins - Drugs ... symptoms: - Muscle pain ... - Abdominal pain ... per day until stable ... causes #treatment #nephrology