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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