What medications cause electrolyte imbalances

Question 1

What medications cause HYPOkalaemia

ABCDE I

Answer 1

A aminophylline / theophylline
B beta agonists
C corticosteroids
D diuretics (loop/thiazide)
E erythromycin / clarythromycin

I insulin

Question 2

What medications cause HYPERkalaemia

THANKS B

Answer 2

T trimethoprim
H heparins
A acei / arbs
N nsaids
K/S k sparing diuretics

B beta blockers

Question 3

What medications cause HYPOnatraemia

Certain Drugs Ditch Salt

Answer 3

C carbamazepine
D diuretics
D desmopressin / vasopressin
S ssris

Question 4

What medications cause HYPERnatraemia

Salty CEO

Answer 4

Salty sodium bicarbonate/chloride
C corticosteroids
E effervescence formulations
O oestrogens / androgens