Hypokalemic Agent

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More Specific Terms

• thapsigargin

Introduction

• An agent that depletes the body of K+. Also see hypokalemia

• Examples:

• loop diuretics
• thiazides
• osmotic diuretics
• amphotericin B
• corticosteroids

• glucocorticoids
• mineralocorticoids

• gentamicin
• tetracycline
• theophylline
• vitamin B12
• carbenicillin

Additional Terms

• hypokalemia
• K+
• potassium (K+) in serum/plasma

hypokalemic (K+ depleting) agent