Hypokalemia is often from diuretics (EXCEPT the K sparing diuretics on the collecting tubule, SEAT [Spironolactone, eplerenone, Amiloride, Triamterene]) Hydrochlorathiazide, a diuretics acting on the DCT causes hypokalemia.
Other options: Clonidine (alpha blocker), Lisinopril (ACE-inhibitor), Metoprolol (beta blocker), Triamterene (K sparing diuretic).
Thiazide diuretics can cause hypokalemia (FA2020 p609).
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Hypokalemia is often from diuretics (EXCEPT the K sparing diuretics on the collecting tubule, SEAT [Spironolactone, eplerenone, Amiloride, Triamterene]) Hydrochlorathiazide, a diuretics acting on the DCT causes hypokalemia.
Other options: Clonidine (alpha blocker), Lisinopril (ACE-inhibitor), Metoprolol (beta blocker), Triamterene (K sparing diuretic).