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Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
Veltassa (Patiromer ... needed, based on K ... Veltassa (patiromer ... #Veltassa #Patiromer
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Preferentially captures K ... desired serum K ... ; hypokalemia Patiromer ... Exchanges calcium for K; ... Mechanism: Sodium-K
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
• Medications: K+ ... Bactrim, PCN G-K) ... , K-sparing diuretics ... - Drives K+ ... effectiveness - Patiromer
Key Characteristics of Old and New Potassium-Binding Agents

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

#Potassium #Binding #KBinders #Kayexelate
#Pharmacology #Patiromer
Phosphate Electrolyte Repletion
Oral: Neutra-Phos, Neutra-Phos-K, K-Phos Neutral (Na and K Phos)
Intravenous: Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate

Satya Patel
Neutra-Phos, Neutra-Phos-K, ... K-Phos Neutral ... (Na and K Phos)
Emergency Management of Hyperkalemia in Adults
Assess Patient - Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure (ABCDE) Approach
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Approach • MILD K+ ... rise • SEVERE K+ ... Nebulised Remove K+ ... Dialysis Monitor K+ ... Monitor serum K+
Hyperkalemia shortens repolarization; changes in the T wave provide the earliest clues to hyperpotassemia.
 - At
- At K = 5.0 to ... - At K = 6.0 to ... - At K = 6.5 to ... - At K = 7.0 to ... - At K = 10.0
Hyperkalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
R/O Pseudo-hyperkalemia:
 • Possible Lab error! Alwavs Repeat Blood sample!
 • Leukocytosis, Thrombocytosis:
analyzed, releasing K+ ... to excrete more K+ ... reduce plasma [K+
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
the urine Urine K+ ... <13 mEq K+/g creatinine ... (<2.5 mEq K+/mmol ... Diarrhea Urine K+ ... (>2.5 mEq K+/mmol
Renal Tubular Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Serum K, Urine pH < 5.5 - Proximal RTA
Decreased
Decreased Serum K, ... Decreased Serum K, ... Increased Serum K