However, if kidney function is poor, an excess intake of potassium supplements may cause hyperkalemia. Drugs are a very common cause of hyperkalemia through
Both drugs and foods can cause hyperkalemia. Medications for the management of acute and chronic hyperkalemia include calcium, insulin, beta-
Both drugs and foods can cause hyperkalemia. Medications for the management of acute and chronic hyperkalemia include calcium, insulin, beta-
However, if kidney function is poor, an excess intake of potassium supplements may cause hyperkalemia. Drugs are a very common cause of hyperkalemia through
If hyperkalemia develops (refer to content on specific drugs for thresholds), reduce or discontinue the drug(s) causing hyperkalemia. ACE: angiotensin
Both drugs and foods can cause hyperkalemia. Medications for the management of acute and chronic hyperkalemia include calcium, insulin, beta-
This topic will review the causes and evaluation of hyperkalemia. The clinical manifestations, treatment, and prevention of hyperkalemia, as well as a detailed discussion of hypoaldosteronism (an important cause of hyperkalemia), are presented elsewhere: (See Clinical manifestations of hyperkalemia in adults .)
Hyperkalemia: Hyperkalemia causes slow impulse transmission (in all Drugs: class I antiarrhythmic drugs, tricyclic antidepressants, and other medications can
This topic will review the causes and evaluation of hyperkalemia. The clinical manifestations, treatment, and prevention of hyperkalemia, as well as a detailed discussion of hypoaldosteronism (an important cause of hyperkalemia), are presented elsewhere: (See Clinical manifestations of hyperkalemia in adults .)
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