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The short answer is: roughly as long as it took the hypokalemia to develop. If someone has very low K and it's been getting lower for months, than her cells have adapted to the change in osmolarity by increasing the intracellular concentration of other molecules. If we give her a bunch of K rapidly than her cells will become hyperosmotic and swell. This can cause significant brain damage since these cells are in a highly confined space. Instead, we give her K very slowly for weeks or months. Likewise if the K loss has been very rapid, we need to replace it rapidly.
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What drug should never be given undiluted and is used to treat hypokalemia?
potassium chloride
What is the classification of kalium durule?
Kalium durule is classified as a potassium supplement. It is often used to treat or prevent low levels of potassium in the blood, known as hypokalemia.
What is used to treat or prevent the hypokalemia associated with use of diuretics?
spirolactone is anti androgenic action which use to prevent K deficiency
What is the effect on the heart function in the case of hypokalemia and hyperkalemia?
Hypokalemia and hyperkalmia both can have effects on the heart function. Hypokalemia and hyperkalemia can cause cardiac arriythmias.
How long does it take to make a rice crispy treat?
about 20 minutes
When using a hot pack to treat a boil How long will it take to work?
i have 2 boils on the face using a hot pack to treat how many dats will it take
What are the clinical symptoms of hypokalemia?
Weakness, Fatigue, Muscle cramps, Constipation, Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) are symptoms are hypokalemia.
What is a lack of potassium called?
Hypokalemia
Why do Beta agonist cause hypokalemia?
Beta 2 adrenergic agonists cause increased potassium entry into cells, which can lead to hypokalemia
How long will a ps3 last?
How long your PS3 will last depends on how well you treat it. If you treat it well and take very good care of it then it might last quite a few years. If you treat is badly and bang it around there is no telling how long it's lifetime will be.
How does the hypokalemia affect the effects of Digitalis?
Hypokalemia potentiates the effects of digoxin. Hypokalemia reduces the drive of the Na-K-ATPase, resulting in increased cellular Na in cardiac muscles. Digoxin does the same thing by blocking the Na-K-ATPase.
Do ace inhibitors cause hypokalemia?
It could. If its a diabetic patient who has raised serum postassium due to diabetic nephropathy then ace inhibitor can improve his diabetic nephropathy leading to hypokalemia.... BUT it DOESNT cause hypokalemia directly... instead it leads to hyperkalemia...
