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Phosphate Binders - Pros and Cons

Calcium carbonate (TumsTM) 
 - Most inexpensive, antacid properties useful for
Phosphate Binders ... and metal-free binder ... and metal-free binder ... #Table #Comparison ... #Pharmacology #
Initial treatment of renal bone disease and cinacalcet for secondary hyperparathyroidism
Phosphate binders reduce hyperphosphataemia and hyperparathyroidism.
treatment of renal bone ... hyperparathyroidism Phosphate binders ... Calcium-containing phosphate binders ... which reduces bone ... #Pharmacology #Pathophysiology
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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
Hyperparathyroidism - Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary 
Lab Comparison:
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism: ↑→PTH, ↑Calcium, ↑Vitamin D,
Tertiary Lab Comparison ... Phosphate Physical Symptoms ... signs, Fragile bones ... easily/weakness, Bone ... pain Psychiatric Symptoms
Crystalloid Compositon - Normal Saline, Lactated Ringers, PlasmaLyte
#Pharmacology #Crystalloids #Contents #Comparison #Table #Normosol #Plasmalyte #LactatedRingers #NormalSaline
Saline, Lactated Ringers ... , PlasmaLyte #Pharmacology ... Crystalloids #Contents #Comparison
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Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
Used Phosphate Binders ... risk of adynamic bone ... #Phosphate #Binders ... #Table #Comparison ... #Pharmacology #
Crystalloid Fluids - Contents Comparison Table
Normal plasma
0.9% saline (a.k.a. "normal saline" or NS)
0.45% saline (a.k.a. 1/2
Fluids - Contents Comparison ... KCL D5W Lactated Ringers ... IVF #Contents #Comparison ... #Table #pharmacology
Antidepressant Medications Decision Aid
 - The choice of depression medications in primary care is difficult as
indicate clear winners ... Antidepressants #Comparison ... SNRIs #Selection #Pharmacology
Hypocalcemia is an electrolyte imbalance and is indicated by a low level of calcium in the
important for healthy bones ... #pharmacology #mnemonic ... #overview #symptoms
Phosphate Binders
#Pharmacology #Nephro #Phosphate #Phosphorus #Binders #Comparison #Table #Disadvantages #SideEffects
Phosphate Binders ... #Pharmacology ... Phosphate #Phosphorus #Binders ... #Comparison #Table