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Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia is a condition in which the bloodstream has lower than normal levels of potassium. Potassium is important in carrying electrical signals to cells in the body and is vital to proper function and regulation of muscle activity, the heart, and nerve cells. 

There are a number of possible causes of hypokalemia and potassium loss in the body, including chronic kidney disease, diabetic ketoacidosis, diarrhea, primary aldosteronism, excessive sweating, or folate deficiency. Excessive use of alcohol or laxatives may also lead to hypokalemia. 

Symptoms of hypokalemia may include fatigue, weakness, muscle cramps, and constipation. In severe cases, it may also lead to arrhythmia and is particularly problematic for patients with underlying heart conditions. 

Treatment of hypokalemia usually involves addressing the underlying cause of the condition. Medication, for example, potassium supplements and aldosterone antagonists, may also be prescribed.

Drugs Used To Treat Hypokalemia:

Photo of the drug K-tab. K-tab
Potassium Supplements
Commonly used to treat Hypokalemia, digoxin toxicity.
Photo of the drug Aldactone. Aldactone
Aldosterone Antagonists
Commonly used to treat Hypertension, Aldosteronism, Cirrhosis, Edema, Heart Failure, Hypokalemia.
Photo of the drug Spironolactone. Spironolactone
Potassium-Sparing and Thiazide Diuretic Combinations
Commonly used to treat Hypertension, Aldosteronism, Edema, Heart Failure, Hypokalemia, hyperaldosteronism.


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Drugs related to Hypokalemia:

Photo of the drug K-tab. K-tab
Potassium Supplements
Commonly used to treat Hypokalemia, digoxin toxicity.
Photo of the drug Aldactone. Aldactone
Aldosterone Antagonists
Commonly used to treat Hypertension, Aldosteronism, Cirrhosis, Edema, Heart Failure, Hypokalemia.
Photo of the drug Spironolactone. Spironolactone
Potassium-Sparing and Thiazide Diuretic Combinations
Commonly used to treat Hypertension, Aldosteronism, Edema, Heart Failure, Hypokalemia, hyperaldosteronism.
Photo of the drug Dyrenium. Dyrenium
Other Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Commonly used to treat Hypertension, Cirrhosis, Edema, Heart Failure, Hypokalemia, hyperaldosteronism.
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Potassium Supplements
Commonly used to treat Hypokalemia, digoxin toxicity.
Photo of the drug Klor-con M10. Klor-con M10
Potassium Supplements
Commonly used to treat Hypokalemia.
Photo of the drug Potassium Chloride. Potassium Chloride
Bowel Prep Combinations
Commonly used to treat Hypokalemia, digoxin toxicity.
No drug image available Kay
Potassium Supplements
Commonly used to treat Hypokalemia, digoxin toxicity.
Photo of the drug Klor-con/ef. Klor-con/ef
Potassium Supplements
Commonly used to treat Hypokalemia.
Photo of the drug Effer-k. Effer-k
Potassium Supplements
Commonly used to treat Hypokalemia.
Photo of the drug KLOR-CON M15. KLOR-CON M15
Potassium Supplements
Commonly used to treat Hypokalemia.

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