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Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... and sodium • Dosing ... of aspiration #Potassium ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
oral suspension DOSING ... from other oral drugs ... patients with CKD ... inhibitors, etc.) are ... #Pharmacology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Diagnosis Framework ... Clenching of fist during ... : • CKD • Poorly ... reactions Common Drugs ... Beta blockers • Antibiotics
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Diagnosis Framework ... Clenching of fist during ... : • CKD • Poorly ... reactions Common Drugs ... Beta blockers • Antibiotics
PDE5 inhibitors are usually the drugs of first choice for erectile dysfunction.

PDE5 inhibitors enhance an erection that is
PDE5 inhibitors are ... usually the drugs ... #pharmacology #comparison ... #medications #dosing ... #drugs #table #
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
patients with CKD ... not able to effectively ... restricted due to hypercalcemia ... Hyperphosphatemia #Dose #Dosing ... #Pharmacology #
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers 
Recommended Dose Conversions 

Valsartan 
Irbesartan 
Losartan 
Olmesartan 
Telmisartan 
Candesartan 
Azilsartan 
Eprosartan 

A few
dose of another drug ... recalls, this drug ... for increased potassium ... #Conversion #Table ... #Dosing #Pharmacology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Medications: K+, ACEi/ARBs ... NSAIDs, β-blockers, Antibiotics ... Elimination (see Table ... #Treatment #potassium
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection and Disease in HIV-AIDS
Treating LTBI (to prevent TB disease)
Indications:
and molecular diagnostic ... Please refer to the table ... dosing recommendations ... Guidelines for dosing ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology