Symptom Finder - Treatment of Hypokalemia
HYPOKALEMIA
1. Find the cause (diuretics, diabetic acidosis, salt loosing nephritis, etc.) and treat it.
2. Faced with mild hypokalemia in a patient on diuretics in the clinic setting simply prescribe slow K 10 mEq bid p.o. or other potassium supplements:
3. Switch to or add a potassium sparing diuretic such as hydrochlorothiazide/triamterene (Dyazide) or hydrochlorothiazide/spironolactone (Aldactazide): 25/25 or 50/50,
1 tab bid–tid.
4. For moderate to severe hypokalemia consult a nephrologist.
1. Find the cause (diuretics, diabetic acidosis, salt loosing nephritis, etc.) and treat it.
2. Faced with mild hypokalemia in a patient on diuretics in the clinic setting simply prescribe slow K 10 mEq bid p.o. or other potassium supplements:
3. Switch to or add a potassium sparing diuretic such as hydrochlorothiazide/triamterene (Dyazide) or hydrochlorothiazide/spironolactone (Aldactazide): 25/25 or 50/50,
1 tab bid–tid.
4. For moderate to severe hypokalemia consult a nephrologist.
