potassium-wasting diuretic (e.g.hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide). Our patient has been using hydrochlorothiazide for 2 years, and the
Loop diuretics such as furosemide (Lasix), bumetanide (Bumex) HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) is potassium wasting. It is a thiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). General. 12.5 Hypokalemia: Thiazides are potassium wasting if not combined with a potassium sparing component.
The use of potassium-wasting diuretics, such as hydrochlorothiazide, can decrease the amount of potassium in your body. This can be particularly dangerous if you are taking digoxin, as low potassium levels can increase the risk of digoxin toxicity and heart rhythm disturbances.
Is HCTZ potassium-sparing or wasting? HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) is potassium wasting. It is a thiazide-type diuretic and tends to lower potassium levels in the body.
ARR Accuracy ; Beta blockers (e.g, Atenolol), ↓, ↓↓ ; Alpha-nists (e.g, Clonidine), ↓, ↓↓ ; Potassium-wasting diuretics (e.g, Hydrochlorothiazide), → to ↑
Increased delivery of sodium to the distal nephron can lead to increased potassium wasting in the distal convoluted tubule (potassium wasting
Concomitant use has been shown to increase topiramate exposure by 29% and may potentiate the potassium-wasting action of hydrochlorothiazide. The onset of
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