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Drugs That Cause Hyperkalemia

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DRUGS THAT CAUSE HYPERKALEMIA

BANK TIP

B – Beta – blockers
A – ACE inhibitors
N – NSAIDs
K – K+ Sparing diuretic (Amiloride, Spironolactone)
T – Trimethoprim
I – Immunosuppressant – (Cyclosporine, Tacrolimus)
P – Pentamidine

CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER SIDE EFFECTS

FIGHT CLUB

F – Fatigue , Flushing
I – Increase in glucose and uric acid levels
G – GI upset , gingival hyperplasia
H – Headache
T – Tachycardia , palpitation, angina
Club – Constipation

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DRUG causing HYPERGLYCEMIA

BETA SADa PaNI PITA

BETA – Beta blockers
S– Steroids
A – Atypical Antipsychotic
D – Diuretics
P – Pentamidine
NI – NIacin
PI – Protease Inhibitors
TA – Tacrolimus

FATTY MEAL INCREASE ABSORPTION of following DRUGS

GF AT PoLICe

G- Griseofulvin
F – Fenofibrate
A – Albendazole
T – Tamsulosin
P – Posaconazole
L – Labetalol
I – Isotretinoin
C – Carbamazepine