Classification of Antihypertensive drugs. 1. Diuretics. Thiazides: Hydrochorothazide, Chlorthalidone, Indapamide. High ceiling: Furosemide, etc. K Sparing
Volume depletion. Reduced excretion K due to reduced sodium and water delivery to distal tubules ; Drug induced. Potassium supplements. Potassium sparing
Classification of Antihypertensive drugs. 1. Diuretics. Thiazides: Hydrochorothazide, Chlorthalidone, Indapamide. High ceiling: Furosemide, etc. K Sparing
Increased risk of hyperkalemia (especially in CKD, if on K supplements or K-sparing drugs) Direct Vasodilators. Hydralazine: 250 mg PO BID or 200 mg PO TID
Drug Interactions for Slow-K Potassium-sparing diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (see WARNINGS). Warnings for Slow-K. Hyperkalemia. (See
K-sparing diuretics are usually administered concomitantly with more potent diuretics to counteract diuretic-induced K depletion. These agents act in the late distal tubule and collecting duct. Evidence has accumulated in recent years indicating that these drugs may also exert some Mg-sparing properties.
Diuretics - Part 2 - Loops, Thiazides, K Sparing, and ADH antagonists Comments19.
Losartan: Rifampin fluconazole. Increased serum potassium w/ K-sparing diuretics (eg spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride), K supplements or salt
Losartan Hydrochlorothiazide: Belongs to the class of angiotensin II receptor May increase serum K with K-sparing diuretics (e.g. spironolactone
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