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Warfarin to DOAC and DOAC to Warfarin Transitions 

Here are a couple of charts to help
DOACs for easier dosing ... dosed BID, and ... Transitioning #Anticoagulation ... #Pharmacology # ... Table
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers 
Recommended Dose Conversions 

Valsartan 
Irbesartan 
Losartan 
Olmesartan 
Telmisartan 
Candesartan 
Azilsartan 
Eprosartan 

A few
initiating an ARB ... transient increase in SCr ... Receptor #Blockers #ARB ... #Conversion #Table ... #Dosing #Pharmacology
Estimating the Total Daily Dose (TDD) of Insulin: Weight-Based Dosing
TDD in units of insulin = N
the Total Daily Dose ... : Weight-Based Dosing ... Weight #Based #pharmacology ... #endocrinology ... #diabetes #DM2
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
insulin requirements are ... Diabetes #Mellitus #DM2 ... #Medications #pharmacology ... #comparison #table ... #endocrinology
Insulin Calculations for Type 1 Diabetes 

Insulin-to-Carb Ratio (ICR) 500/TDD = #g of carbs covered by
calculations used in dosing ... normal mealtime dose ... Type1 #Diabetes #DM1 ... #Pharmacology # ... Endocrinology
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) - First Oral GLP-1 Agonist
Dosing:
3 mg daily x 30 days, then 7 mg
GLP-1 Agonist Dosing ... oral route by using ... drug to remain stable ... semaglutide #Diabetes #Pharmacology ... #Endocrinology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
May have typical HF ... Delivery • Stable ... Avoid ARBsICD ... suggest prophylactic anticoagulation ... meds (e.g., ACE/ARB
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Does the patient ... disease b) CHF ... Insulin dependent DM ... Anticoagulation ... ACEi/ARBs - Hold
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
adjusting the dose ... cardiology #treatment #table ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #icu ... #clinical #pharmacology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Medications: K+, ACEi/ARBs ... NSAIDs, β-blockers, Antibiotics ... Na delivery): CHF ... Elimination (see Table ... Transient, repeat dose