drug induced electrolyte disturbances

Question 1

Drug induced HYPOKALEMIA

Answer 1

Laxatives (excessive)
Diuretics
Theophylline
Beta2 agonists
Insulin
Corticosteroids
Aminoglycosides

ABCDE I
Aminophylline/theophylline
Beta 2 agonsits
Corticosteroids
Diuretics (loop, thiazide)
Erythromycin/ clarirthromycin?
Insulin

Question 2

Drug induced Hyperkalemia

Answer 2

Beta blockers
Digoxin
ACEi/ARB
Heparin
NSAIDS
Potassium sparing diuretics
Potassium supplements
Ciclosporin
Tacrolimus

Question 3

Drug induced hyponatremia

Answer 3

ACEi/ARB
PPI
Diuretics
Lithium
Heparin
SSRI/SNRI
Antipsychotics
AED (carbamazepine)
Desmopressin

Question 4

Drug induced Hypernatremia

Answer 4

Steroids
Tolvaptan
IV phosphate
IV ABx (that contain sodium salts)

STAP