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Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
creatinine, & serum K+ ... layered evidence-based ... #Diabetes #CKD # ... #Insulin #metformin ... #ACEi #ARB.
Effects of Prostaglandins and NSAIDs on the Kidney
Effects of Prostaglandins on the Kidney:
 • The vasodilatory
retention of Na, K ... their effects are ... • KDIGO, KDOQI ... Kidney #renal #nephrology ... #pharmacology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
, ACEi/ARBs, NSAIDs ... transfusions), ↓insulin ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... Treatments: • Insulin ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
25.2 g if needed, based ... on K level COUNSELING ... patients with CKD ... , HF, or diabetes ... ACE inhibitors,