Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia
Potassium is the most abundant intracellular cation. 98% of potassium is found intracellular with ¾ of the total body potassium in skeletal muscles. The average daily requirement is 1 mmol/kg.
Potassium is the most abundant intracellular cation. 98% of potassium is found intracellular with ¾ of the total body potassium in skeletal muscles. The average daily requirement is 1 mmol/kg.
Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic and antihypertensive. It is the 3, 4-dihydro derivative of chlorothiazide.
They act mainly at the beginning of the distal tubules. The excretion of further electrolytes notably potassium and magnesium, is also increased