The aim of this review is to present updated information regarding: (1) the definition and prevalence of hypokalemia, (2) the physiology of potassium homeostasis, (3) the various causes leading to hypokalemia, (4) the diagnostic steps for the assessment of hypokalemia and (5) the appropriate treatment of hypokalemia depending on the cause.
Certain drugs or conditions may cause your kidneys to excrete excess potassium. This is the most common cause of hypokalemia. Other causes of hypokalemia
Causes of LOW Potassium (Hypokalemia). Chronic kidney disease; High Hyperkalemia does not usually cause symptoms. Hypokalemia does not usually
20 The degree of hypokalemia does not always correlate with the hypokalemia causes the kidney to exchange potassium for hydrogen
E87.6 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify hypokalemia. Synonyms: acute hypokalemia, chronic hypokalemia, drug-induced hypokalemia, hypokalemia, hypokalemia ICD List Edition
CNS effects: Memory loss, seizures. Drug-induced hypokalemia. Diuretics. Diuretic therapy is the most common cause of hypokalemia. Loop diuretics like
3 Reduced potassium intake could also cause hypokalemia, although 5 Common drugs which can induce hypokalemia include diuretics and
Prednisolone may cause low potassium levels (hypokalemia), which may be potentiated by other drugs that also cause hypokalemia (such as
Hydrochlorothiazide can cause hypokalemia and hyponatremia. May also cause hypomagnesemia resulting in hypokalemia. Monitor serum electrolytes periodically
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