Drugs causing hyperkalemia
• Impaired release of renin: NSAIDs, Beta blockers, Cyclosporine, tacrolimus, Diabetes, Elderly
• Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
• Angiotensin receptor blockers
• Impaired aldosterone mechanism: Adrenal disease, Heparin, Ketoconazole
• Sodium Channel Blockers: Triamterene, Trimethoprim, Pentamidine
• Aldosterone Receptor Blockers: Spironolactone, Eplerenone, Drospirenone
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