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This Na+/K+ exchange resin is used in the treatment of hyperkalemia to help lower serum K+ levels.
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This is a class of diuretics that works in the distal convoluted tubules to increase potassium excretion. Drugs within this class include indapamide, metolazone, chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide.
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This is a class of intravenous antibiotics that often require blood level monitoring. Although their mechanism is not well understood, they do bind to the 30S ribosomal subunit and alter bacterial replication. By lowering serum Na+ levels, this class of antibiotics stimulates the RAAS which lowers serum K+ levels.
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This drug is a common ingredient used to make Meth. Breaking Bad anyone?
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This is a loop diuretic that can be used in patients with sulfa allergies. It also increases K+ excretion via the Loop of Henle.
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Known as \"ampho-the-terrible\" by many pharmacists, this is an IV antifungal that can cause hypokalemia by creating pores in the distal convoluted tubule, increasing permeability and potassium excretion.
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This is a class of diuretics that works in the Loop of Henle and increases potassium excretion. Examples include bumetanide, furosemide, and torsemide.
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This hormone helps produce the sympathetic \"Fight or Flight\" response and can also push K+ into cells. It can also be found in EpiPens.
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This is a class of antibiotics that prevents the creation of bacterial cell walls. When used in high doses they can cause hypokalemia by increasing renal potassium excretion.
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This beta agonist is one of the two drugs found in Advair.
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This beta agonist is a commonly found in rescue inhalers and can also push K+ into cells.
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This drug is used in the treatment of constipation and may cause hypokalemia by inducing diarrhea.
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Many people need this in the morning to wake up and stay alert. Found in coffee, tea, and Red Bull.
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