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Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
Algorithm for Metformin ... Prescribing and Dosing ... • If Gl side effects ... #Prescribing #Dosing ... #pharmacology #algorithm
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
and sodium • Dosing ... 15 g QD • Side Effects ... 8.4 g • Side Effects ... and calcium • Dosing ... #pharmacology #table
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
#management #algorithm ... #medications #table ... hematology #warfarin #dosing
Flowchart to interpreting pleural fluid analysis using Light's criteria and based on the British Thoracic Society
fluid analysis using ... medical diagrams, tables ... lights #criteria #algorithm
Phenobarbital monotherapy algorithm for alcohol withdrawal

** EDIT - SEE UPDATED ALGORITHM HERE:
https://www.grepmed.com/images/4060/phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-protocol-pulmcrit

-Phenobarbital monotherapy has numerous advantages
Phenobarbital monotherapy algorithm ... - SEE UPDATED ALGORITHM ... -For severely agitated ... center that is using ... #Monotherapy #Algorithm
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Management Summary A defect ... screening tool using ... Assess for IPVD using ... peripherally injected agitated ... • Oxygenation defect
Clinically Significant Cardiovascular Drug-Drug Interactions With OTC Supplements and Herbal Products
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs)
 • Night-blooming
cereus - Increases effects ... cereus - Increases effects ... Decreases the effects ... Bilberry, Danshen, Dong ... pharmacology #DDI #table
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... If patient is stable ... Buprenorphine Dosing ... chronic pain split dosing ... Buprenorphine #Treatment #Algorithm
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Buprenorphine - Comparison Table ... Dosing usually begins ... most common side effects
Perioperative Management of DOACs
Problem:
 ✖ Each year approximately 250,000 patients on chronic anticoagulation in North America
anticoagulant effect ... clearance (calculated using ... per treatment table