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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 ... #Prescribing #Dosing ... #pharmacology #algorithm ... #diabetes #titration
Insulin Dosing Basics - Initiating Insulin for T2DM and Converting Insulin Products 

Insulin dosing can be
For type 2 diabetes ... insulin for type 2 diabetes ... titrating insulin doses ... , decrease the dose ... , decrease the dose
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
Normal and Renal Dosing ... on the highest dose ... at the lowest dose ... Inhibitors #Renal #Dosing ... Pharmacology #Management #Diabetes
Metformin 
Current Renal Dose Adjustments due to Risk of Lactic Acidosis 
> 60 No adjustment 
45-60
Current Renal Dose ... , consider 50% dose ... Metformin #Renal #Dosing ... #Dose #Pharmacology ... #Diabetes
Vascular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Petechiae < 0.2 cm diameter
 - Purpura 0.2
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Petechiae < 0.2 cm diameter ... Ecchymosis > 1 cm diameter ... Telangiectasia Does ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Estimating the Total Daily Dose (TDD) of Insulin: Weight-Based Dosing
TDD in units of insulin = N
the Total Daily Dose ... : Weight-Based Dosing ... including most 2 diabetics ... #TDD #Insulin #dosing ... endocrinology #diabetes
Insulin Degludec (Tresiba) vs Insulin Glargine (Lantus, Basaglar, or Toujeo)

Insulin degludec (Tresiba) is an ultra-long acting
never needs to be dosed ... do require BID dosing ... glargine if it does ... Pharmacology #DEVOTE #Diabetes
Flowchart to diuretic use in acute heart failure.

(A) Congestion with volume overload. 

(B) Treatment algorithm after
(B) Treatment algorithm ... loop diuretic dose ... °The maximal dose ... administration, once a day dosing ... Diuresis #CHF #Algorithm
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... lower initial dose ... initial daily dose ... 7 days - May dose ... Buprenorphine #Treatment #Algorithm
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
 •
Metformin in Diabetic ... until maximum dose ... Initiate at half the dose ... maximum recommended dose ... #pharmacology #algorithm