Which Meds Cause Hyperkalemia?

II. Causes: Medications causing Hyperkalemia
  • ACE Inhibitors.
  • Amiloride.
  • Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARB)
  • Antifungals (Ketoconazole, Fluconazole, Itraconazole)
  • Beta Blockers.
  • Cyclosporine.
  • Digoxin.
  • Eplerenone.

Why do drugs cause hyperkalemia?

Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia

Also, some drugs may increase the amount of potassium in the body. Medications that have been linked to hyperkalemia include: Blood pressure drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Blood pressure drugs called angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs)

What are 3 causes of hyperkalemia?

The leading causes of hyperkalemia are chronic kidney disease, uncontrolled diabetes, dehydration, having had severe bleeding, consuming excessive dietary potassium, and some medications. A doctor will typically diagnose hyperkalemia when levels of potassium are between 5.0–5.5 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/l).

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