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Key Characteristics of Old and New Potassium-Binding Agents

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

#Potassium #Binding #KBinders #Kayexelate
#KBinders #Kayexelate ... #Comparison #Table ... #Pharmacology # ... Patiromer #HyperKalemia ... #Nephrology #Agents
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... aspiration #Potassium #Binding ... medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison ... #binders
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
require phosphate binding ... restricted due to hypercalcemia ... Only* #CKD #Nephrology ... Hyperphosphatemia #Dose #Dosing ... #Pharmacology #
Potassium Binders for Management of Hyperkalemia
 • SPS - Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
 • Patiromer (veltassa)
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Potassium Binders ... Management of Hyperkalemia ... #treatment #pharmacology ... #table #comparison ... #nephrology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Dermatomyositis Clinical ... Shift of extracellular ... fluid/Lactated ringers ... per day until stable ... #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
heparinized tube) • ECG ... Elimination (see Table ... Terbutaline 7 µg/kg ... : • K-Binding ... #potassium #nephrology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Some exam findings ... ECG is vital while ... then be excreted using ... #table #foamed ... #pharmacology
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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in the Abortive Treatment ... SECOND-TIER TREATMENTS ... #Medications #Neurology ... #Pharmacology # ... Dosing #Table
Orbital Apex Syndrome secondary to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)

This 81 yo male was referred to our
acyclovir 10mg/kg ... of the nerves coming ... receive proper treatment ... is no mainstay treatment ... Ophthalmicus #HZO #clinical
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection and Disease in HIV-AIDS
Treating LTBI (to prevent TB disease)
Indications:
weekly + INH 15 mg/kg ... HIV-infected persons with clinical ... Please refer to the table ... Guidelines for dosing ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology