Tratamento e Profilassi de Hipocalemia

Questions and Answers

Quid significa hypokalemia?

Adultos, 20-100 mEq/d po diviset 1-5 tempore quotidian post prandia; Infantes, 3-8 mEq/d po diviset 1-5 tempore quotidian post prandia.

Quid significa hypokalemia, prophylaxis?

20 mEq/d po quotidian.

Quid significa dose adjustment renal?

Contraindicated.

Quae sunt contraindicationes pro potassium?

Hypersensitivity a potassium, acute renal failure, causa structural, pathological, o pharmacologic que retardar passage de tabulatas per le tracto GI, hyperkalemia, Addison disease, acute dehydration. Signup and view all the answers

Quid significat anticholinergics drug interactions?

Decreased GI motility e increased risk de erosiones, contraindicated. Signup and view all the answers

Quid significat potassium-sparing diuretics drug interactions?

Increased risk de hyperkalemia. Signup and view all the answers

Quid significat ACEIs, ARBs drug interactions?

ACEIs e ARBs pote disminuir le nivellos de aldosterone, que pote resultar in retention de potassium. Signup and view all the answers

Quae sunt le reactiones adverse commun (>10%)

Nausea, vomiting, indigestion, flatulence. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hypokalemia Treatment

Adult dosage: 20-100 mEq/d po, divided 1-5 times daily after meals
Child dosage: 3-8 mEq/d po, divided 1-5 times daily after meals

Hypokalemia Prophylaxis

Prophylactic dosage: 20 mEq/d po, taken daily

Renal Dose Adjustment

Use contraindicated in patients with renal impairment

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to potassium
Acute renal failure
Structural or pathological issues that delay tablet passage in the GI tract
Hyperkalemia
Addison disease
Acute dehydration

Anticholinergics Drug Interactions

Increases the risk of decreased GI motility and erosions
Use contraindicated

Potassium-Sparing Diuretics Interactions

Increases the risk of hyperkalemia when used concurrently

ACEIs and ARBs Drug Interactions

May lower aldosterone levels, leading to potassium retention

Common Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting, indigestion, flatulence experienced in over 10% of patients

Rare but Serious Adverse Reactions

Specific details not provided; further monitoring required

Description

Este quiz explora o tratamento e a profilassi para a hipocalemia, cobrindo dosagens tanto para adultos como para crianças. Também discutimos contraindicações, interações medicamentosas e reações adversas comuns. Aprenda sobre o uso seguro de potássio e suas restrições em casos de doença renal.