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ACEI Antihypertensive Dose Comparison. Consider divided (BID) regimen for better pre-dose (trough) BP control for the
Monitor BP, potassium ... , and renal function ... ACEIs #Dosing #Conversion ... PrimaryCare #Comparison #Table
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... beta-2 adrenergic simulation ... Losses Non-renal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... nephrology #low #potassium
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers 
Recommended Dose Conversions 

Valsartan 
Irbesartan 
Losartan 
Olmesartan 
Telmisartan 
Candesartan 
Azilsartan 
Eprosartan 

A few
Recommended Dose Conversions ... at-a-glance dose conversion ... , CV benefits, renal ... for increased potassium ... #Table #Dosing
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
Algorithm for patients ... the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ... B2-adrenergic stimulation ... ↑ Aldosterone: Adrenal ... #differential #algorithm
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
Mineralocorticoid excess - Renal ... Diagnosis #Low #Potassium ... #Table #Classification
ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST (ARB) DOSING:
TOOL FOR SWITCHING BETWEEN AGENTS IN CANADA
The information provided is intended
blood pressure, potassium ... and renal function ... #Pharmacology #Conversion ... Switching #Equivalent #Table
Causes of Hypokalemia
I. Decreased intake
   A. Starvation
   B. Clay ingestion
II. Redistribution into
Downstream stimulation ... Renal 1. ... Increased secretion of potassium ... Diagnosis #Low #Potassium ... #Classification