II. Causes: Medications causing Hyperkalemia
- ACE Inhibitors
- Amiloride
- Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARB)
- Antifungals (Ketoconazole, Fluconazole, Itraconazole)
- Beta Blockers
- Cyclosporine
- Digoxin
- Eplerenone
- Fluorosis
- Heparin
- Hypertonic Infusions (Mannitol, Glucose)
- NSAIDs
- Penicillin G (high dose)
- Pentamidine
- Spironolactone
- Succinylcholine
- Tacrolimus
- Transfusions of pRBC
- Triamterene
- Trimethoprim (decreases urinary excretion of Potassium)
- Do not combine with ACE Inhibitors, Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, Spironolactone
- Higher risk with age >65 years, Renal Insufficiency, Diabetes Mellitus and Heart Failure
- Fralick (2014) BMJ 349:g6196 +PMID:25359996 [PubMed]
- Yasmin (Spironolactone-like effect)
III. Causes: Herbal supplements that may increase Potassium
IV. Causes: Excessive Potassium intake
- See Potassium Supplementation
- Salt Substitute (e.g. Mrs. DASH)
- Fruits (Bananas, melons, orange juice)
V. References
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| Concepts | Disease or Syndrome (T047) |
| SnomedCT | 237849008 |
| Spanish | hipercaliemia medicamentosa, hipercalemia farmacógena (trastorno), hipercaliemia medicamentosa (trastorno), hiperpotasemia medicamentosa, hipercalemia farmacógena |
| English | Drug-induced hyperkalaemia, Drug-induced hyperkalemia, Drug-induced hyperkalemia (disorder) |
