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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
New Potassium-Binding ... #Potassium #Binding ... Kayexelate #Comparison #Table ... #Pharmacology # ... Patiromer #HyperKalemia
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... Usual maintenance ... aspiration #Potassium #Binding ... medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
patients with CKD ... require phosphate binding ... since they are not able ... restricted due to hypercalcemia ... #Dose #Dosing #Pharmacology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
arterial volume (↓distal ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... 20 suggests ↓ distal ... Elimination (see Table ... Treatments: • K-Binding
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
indications, the usual ... #management #algorithm ... #pharmacology # ... #medications #table
Summary of meta-analysis of pharmacotherapy trials in BPD
https://www.cochrane.org/CD005652/BEHAV_psychological-therapies-borderline-personality-disorder
Meta-analyses of RCTs were undertaken for the following outcomes:
‘treatment as usual ... Findings are summarised ... in Tables 5.2 and ... EBM #Management #Pharmacology ... Effectiveness #Table
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Some exam findings ... ECG is vital while ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
hypertension, hypokalemia ... skin reactions, visual ... hepatotoxicity, hypokalemia ... antifungals #comparison #table ... #pharmacology
Enteral Feed Formula Selection Guide

A basic guide on how to choose which enteral feed formulations and
Renal 2.0 CKD ... Peptamen 1.2/1.5, Vital ... Formulations #Comparison #Table ... #Pharmacology #