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Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
15 g QD • Side Effects ... 8.4 g • Side Effects ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison ... #binders
Adverse Effects of Antipsychotic Medications - Comparison Table

First Generation: chlopromazine, haloperidol, fluphenazine 
Second Generation: aripirazole, asenapine,
Adverse Effects ... Medications - Comparison ... Antipsychotics #SideEffects ... Adverse #Psychiatry #Pharmacology ... #Profiles #Comparison
Key Characteristics of Old and New Potassium-Binding Agents

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

#Potassium #Binding #KBinders #Kayexelate
Potassium #Binding #KBinders ... #Kayexelate #Comparison ... #Table #Pharmacology ... #Patiromer #HyperKalemia
Beta Blocker Side Effects / Toxicity
Cardiac Side Effects:
 • Sinus bradycardia, AV block, Heart failure exacerbation,
Beta Blocker Side Effects ... Toxicity Cardiac Side Effects ... Facilitation of hyperkalemia ... BetaBlocker #BB #SideEffects ... AdverseEffects #pharmacology
Phosphate Binders - Pros and Cons

Calcium carbonate (TumsTM) 
 - Most inexpensive, antacid properties useful for
Phosphate Binders ... and metal-free binder ... anti-inflammatory effect ... #Table #Comparison ... #Pharmacology #
Summary of the adverse effects associated with the use of trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole

Mnemonic - NOT RISKY?

N - Neurologic
of the adverse effects ... N - Neurologic effects ... - Sugar K - Hyperkalemia ... other kidney effects ... #SideEffects #Pharmacology
Phosphate Binders
#Pharmacology #Nephro #Phosphate #Phosphorus #Binders #Comparison #Table #Disadvantages #SideEffects
Phosphate Binders ... #Pharmacology ... Phosphate #Phosphorus #Binders ... #Comparison #Table ... Disadvantages #SideEffects
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder ... : Treatment of Hyperkalemia ... Most common side effect ... #KBinder #Hyperkalemia ... #Pharmacology
Side Effects of Atypical and Typical Antipsychotics - Comparison Table
Atypical antipsychotics: Risperidone, Quetiapine, Olanzapine, Amisulpride, Ziprasidone
Side Effects of ... Antipsychotics - Comparison ... Antipsychotics #SideEffects ... Adverse #Profiles #Comparison ... Table #Psychiatry #Pharmacology
Antidepressant Medications Decision Aid
 - The choice of depression medications in primary care is difficult as
indicate clear winners ... Antidepressants #Comparison ... #SideEffects #SNRIs ... #Selection #Pharmacology