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Summary of dosing recommendations in renal impairment of commonly used hypoglycaemic agents

#Diabetes #Diabetic #Medications #Pharmacology #Dosing
recommendations in renal ... #Pharmacology # ... Dosing #Dosing #Renal ... #Impairment #CKD ... #Table #GFR #Hypoglycemics
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
: • CKD • Poorly ... transfusion • HTN and edema ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... deficiency • Renal ... Type IV RTA • Renal
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
3 months Pre-Renal ... Proteinuria) • Diabetes ... ) • Multiple myeloma ... Hyperoxaluria • Hypercalcemia ... Hyperphosphatemia #CKD
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
: • CKD • Poorly ... transfusion • HTN and edema ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... deficiency • Renal ... Type IV RTA • Renal
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
post-hypothermia • ↓ Renal ... Excretion: - Renal ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... 15 suggests ↓ renal ... caution in HTN & edema
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Agents Regulating Renal ... Hyponatremia • Hypercalcemia ... Inhibitors of Renal ... #Diuretics #Renal ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology
Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
 •
Is Dangerous in Hyperkalemia ... edema and capsular ... • Increases Edema ... volume - increased edema ... NS #comparison #pharmacology
Facial Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Facial Edema

Infectious:
	• Dental abscess
	• Ludwig's angina
	• Vincent's angina
	• Cellulitis
	•
Framework for Facial Edema ... Contact dermatitis (CD ... Subcutaneous emphysema Renal ... carcinoma • Multiple myeloma ... Differential #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam