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Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
Increased EC shift of K ... Muner Mohamed @MunerMohamed1 ... #hyperkalemia #differential ... pathophysiology #pharmacology ... #potassium #medications
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
INDICATION: Treatment ... needed, based on K ... ACE inhibitors, ... etc.) are recommended ... #Hyperkalemia #Pharmacology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
, ACEi/ARBs, NSAIDs ... , β-blockers, Antibiotics ... Ca-gluconate or 1g CaCl ... Redistribution Treatments ... #potassium #nephrology
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
is dominated by K+ ... all treating are ... #foamed #criticalcare ... management #diagnosis #treatment ... #pharmacology #
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
carry treatment ... provided the starting potassium ... #diagnosis #differential ... algorithm #management #treatment ... #criticalcare #foamed
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
poorly formed or ... isoniazid) • Antibiotics ... factor (GCSF) treatments ... blood count with differential ... marrow studies Treatment