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Electrolyte imbalances are common findings in many diseases. The kidney is a principally responsible organ for
imbalances are common findings ... range of signs and symptoms ... with signs and symptoms ... #Hyponatremia #hypokalemia ... hypernatremia #hyperkalemia
#pharmacology #HYPOKALEMIA #SYMPTOMS#MNEMONICS
#pharmacology #HYPOKALEMIA ... #SYMPTOMS#MNEMONICS
#pharmacology #review #HYPERKALEMIA # MNEMONIC #SYMPTOMS
#pharmacology #review ... #HYPERKALEMIA # ... MNEMONIC #SYMPTOMS
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia ... to moderate); hypokalemia ... Hypomagnesemia; hypokalemia ... disturbances (including hypokalemia ... #Hyperkalemia #
Key Characteristics of Old and New Potassium-Binding Agents

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

#Potassium #Binding #KBinders #Kayexelate
New Potassium-Binding ... #Potassium #Binding ... Comparison #Table #Pharmacology ... #Patiromer #HyperKalemia
Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia ... • Increased EC shift ... MunerMohamed1 #hyperkalemia ... pathophysiology #pharmacology
Medications for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia
The goals of acute treatment are to prevent potentially life-threatening cardiac
the Treatment of Hyperkalemia ... disturbances, shift ... redistributive hyperkalemia ... intervention are symptoms ... of hyperkalemia
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
: • Triad of symptoms ... urine • Other symptoms ... • LDH ↑ • Hyperkalemia ... Shift of extracellular ... Dialysis for severe hyperkalemia
Evaluation and Management of Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia is often asymptomatic. Evaluation begins with a search for warning signs
Management of Hypokalemia ... Hypokalemia is ... warning signs or symptoms ... (ECG), severe hypokalemia ... transcellular shifts
Digoxin Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
1) Na/K ATPase Pump - Digoxin works by directly binding to and inhibiting
Digoxin Pharmacology ... works by directly binding ... - Hyperkalemia ( ... , in states of hypokalemia ... CaitEKulig #Digoxin #Pharmacology