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Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
layered evidence-based ... #Diabetes #CKD # ... ADA #KDIGO #eGFR ... #Insulin #metformin ... #ACEi #ARB.
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
25.2 g if needed, based ... patients with CKD ... , HF, or diabetes ... ACE inhibitors, ... #Pharmacology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Medications: K+, ACEi ... esp w oliguria / GFR ... Labs: BMP (Assess GFR ... status to improve GFR ... sufficient if intact GFR