Potassium-Sparing Diuretics Flashcards
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Medications
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- Spironolactone (aldosterone agonist)
- Triamterene
2
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Action
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-Loss of sodium with the retention of potassium
3
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Indications
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- Adjunct with thiazides or loop diuretics
- For those who need a diuretics but are at risk fo hypokalemia
- Hyperaldosteronism
4
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Contraindications
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- Allergy
- Hyperkalemia
- Renal disease/ anuria
5
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Cautions
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-Pregnancy/lactation
6
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Adverse effects
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- Hyperkalemia: lethargy, confusion, ataxia, muscle cramps, cardiac arrhymias
- Androgen effects: hirsutism, gynecomastia, deepening of voice, irregular menses
7
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Drug-Drug interactions
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-Salicylates: decreased diuretic effect, dose adjustment may be needed
