Hypernatremia Estimation and Treatment Strategies
Definition and clinical manifestations Hypernatremia is defined as a serum sodium…
Debunking Hyperkalemia Myths: What Clinicians Need to Know
Introduction to hyperkalemia Hyperkalemia is a life-threatening electrolyte disturbanc…
Optimizing meds in patients with HFrEF and CKD
Few patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are on optimized meds for heart failure w…
Pharmacist's approach to manage acute HYPERkalemia
As a critical care pharmacist, both patiromer ( Veltassa ) and sodium zirconium cyclosili…
Think carefully before prescribing Septazole with potassium-boosting drugs
As a pharmacist, you will hear more about possible harm when TMP/SMX ( Bactrim, Septrin, …
Treatment of hypokalemia
Overview Normally, blood potassium level is 3.5 to 5.5 mEq/L or mmol/L (1 mEq = 1 mmol…
Be ready to treat HYPERKALEMIA in hospital
Overview HYPERkalemia is the most dangerous electrolyte abnormality. It may result in…
Be skilled in controlling POTASSIUM levels for patients with heart failure
Overview Getting POTASSIUM levels right for patients with heart failure can be a balanc…
Consider LACTATED ringer's over normal saline for fluid resuscitation
As a hospital pharmacist, you'll hear debate over using Lactated Ringer's or othe…
Managing CHRONIC hyperkalemia
How to manage chronic hyperkalemia? ― Hyperkalemia is a potentially life-threatening meta…
Using of potassium binders when ACEIs or ARBs cause hyperkalemia
New Rx Lokelma will pique interest in the role of potassium binders to treat CHRONIC high…
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) in combination with drugs that increase potassium
As a pharmacist, you should be careful when using trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole ( Bactrim…