Hydrochlorothiazide can cause hypokalemia and hyponatremia. May also cause hypomagnesemia resulting in hypokalemia. Monitor serum electrolytes periodically
In the absence of early detection and treatment, hypokalemia can cause serious complications that could be life-threatening. The vast majority of hypokalemia cases are drug-induced, as was finally evident in this case. Our patient exhibited profound hypokalemia with significant symptoms.
In the absence of early detection and treatment, hypokalemia can cause serious complications that could be life-threatening. The vast majority of hypokalemia cases are drug-induced, as was finally evident in this case. Our patient exhibited profound hypokalemia with significant symptoms.
This topic will review the major causes of hypokalemia. The evaluation and treatment of hypokalemia are discussed separately. (See Evaluation of the adult patient with hypokalemia and Clinical manifestations and treatment of hypokalemia in adults .)
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Hypokalemia: Can cause hypokalemia; use caution with concurrent use of hydrochlorothiazide or furosemide as risk of hypokalemia may be increased; monitor
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