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Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
Mechanisms of Drug-Induced ... Increased EC shift of K ... #differential # ... #potassium #medications ... #druginduced
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 • Cellular Shift:
   - Exercise
hyperosmolality - Medications ... to Aldosterone: K ... depletion, - AKI ... production: TLS, Crush injury ... Diagnosis #Causes #potassium
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... , rhabdo/crush injury ... STOP offending medications ... (review MAR) ... vasopressor or HyperK-induced