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Evaluation and Management of Hyperkalemia

As with hypokalemia, the immediate danger of hyperkalemia is its effect on
As with hypokalemia ... is its effect on ... strength, and initial efforts ... should focus on ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
to 15 g QD • Side ... Effects: Edema ... times daily • Side ... Effects: Intestinal ... pharmacology #table #comparison
Potassium Repletion - Oral vs IV
Oral KCl 
 - 40mEq at a time, q2-4 hrs
q2-4 hrs - Side ... Effect: GI upset ... central line - Side ... Effect: Burning ... Potassium #Repletion #Hypokalemia
Beta Blocker Side Effects / Toxicity
Cardiac Side Effects:
 • Sinus bradycardia, AV block, Heart failure exacerbation,
Beta Blocker Side ... Effects / Toxicity ... Cardiac Side Effects ... ) Extracardiac Side ... Facilitation of hyperkalemia
Adverse Effects of Antipsychotic Medications - Comparison Table

First Generation: chlopromazine, haloperidol, fluphenazine 
Second Generation: aripirazole, asenapine,
Adverse Effects ... Medications - Comparison ... clozapine Side ... Effects: EPS/TD ... Pharmacology #Profiles #Comparison
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
(mild ↑CO) - Side ... effects: Arrythmias ... effects: Peripheral ... effects: Reflex ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #comparison
Antidepressant Comparison Chart - Dosing and Major Side Effects
Fluoxetine
Sertraline
Citalopram
Escitalopram
Paroxetine
Fluvoxamine
Venlaxafine
Duloxetine
Mirtazapine
Bupropion

by Dr. Sam Jackson via Dr Poorman @DrPoorman

#Antidepressant
Antidepressant Comparison ... Dosing and Major Side ... Effects Fluoxetine ... Antidepressant #Comparison
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Adenoma
 • Hyperplasia
 • MEN 1 and 2A
Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
Hypercalcemia - ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... MEN) Drug Side ... Effects • Thiazide ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Summary table of mechanism of action, side effect and contraindications of commonly used diabetic drugs. 

#pharmacology
mechanism of action, side ... effect and contraindications ... overview #management #comparison
Antiarrhythmics - Sodium Channel Blockers
Subclasses, Mechanisms, Indications, Side Effects
la - Quinidine, Procainamide
lb - Lidocaine, Mexiletine
Ic -
, Indications, Side ... Effects la - Quinidine ... pharmacology #table #comparison