A decreased amount of potassium in the blood due to a diuretic drug is known as:
Biology · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Diuretics are commonly used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). They lower blood pressure by helping the body eliminate sodium and water through the urine. However, some diuretics can also cause the body to eliminate more potassium in the urine. This can lead to low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalemia).
Signs and symptoms of low potassium (hypokalemia) include:
- Constipation
- Fatigue
- Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias)
- Muscle cramps
- Weakness
Medications called potassium-sparing diuretics don't lower potassium levels. Examples include spironolactone (Aldactone, Carospir), eplerenone (Inspra) and triamterene (Dyrenium).