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Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
patients with CKD ... since they are not able ... restricted due to hypercalcemia ... #Nephrology #PhosphateBinders ... #Dosing #Pharmacology
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
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Clenching of fist during ... : • CKD • Poorly ... reactions Common Drugs ... Beta blockers • Antibiotics ... #high #nephrology
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 ... this from other drugs ... #Pharmacology
The 8 A’s — drugs that interact with warfarin
Antibiotics 
 - Most agents, but especially co-trimoxazole,
The 8 A’s — drugs ... Antibiotics - ... Gingko biloba, dong ... #Interactions #Table ... Mnemonic #8As #Pharmacology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Clenching of fist during ... : • CKD • Poorly ... reactions Common Drugs ... Beta blockers • Antibiotics ... #high #nephrology
Warfarin to DOAC and DOAC to Warfarin Transitions 

Here are a couple of charts to help
DOACs for easier dosing ... DOAC's that are dosed ... <2.5, but that drug ... Anticoagulation #Pharmacology ... #Table
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers 
Recommended Dose Conversions 

Valsartan 
Irbesartan 
Losartan 
Olmesartan 
Telmisartan 
Candesartan 
Azilsartan 
Eprosartan 

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

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
NSAIDs, β-blockers, Antibiotics ... Elimination (see Table ... Transient, repeat dose ... Management #Treatment #potassium ... #nephrology #K
Clinically Significant Cardiovascular Drug-Drug Interactions With OTC Supplements and Herbal Products
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs)
 • Night-blooming
Cardiovascular Drug-Drug ... Licorice - Causes hypokalemia ... spironolactone Warfarin ... supplementals #herbal #pharmacology ... #DDI #table #cardiology