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Hypokalemia or low potassium can cause lethal heart rhythms. general tiredness , muscle twitching and damage.

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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.


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Hypokalemia and hyperkalmia both can have effects on the heart function. Hypokalemia and hyperkalemia can cause cardiac arriythmias.


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What is a lack of potassium called?

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Do ace inhibitors cause hypokalemia?

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How is digoxin associated with hypokalemia?

Usually, hyperkalemia is associated with usage of digoxin. This is due to the blocking action of digoxin on the Na/K ase which results in accumulation of extracellular K+.Most of the times, patients presenting with heart problems are already on diuretics before they are prescribed with digoxin. Diuretics cause hypokalemia as they result in excessive excretion of K+ from the body. Hypokalemia in turn causes digoxin toxicity. Digoxin toxicity does not cause hypokalemia, but hypokalemia can worsen digoxin toxicity.


Why do beta 2 agonists cause hypokalemia?

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Does anorexia cause hypokalemia or hyperkalemia?

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