managing low potassium levels in patients on diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide, etc)

September 2014

You'll see more emphasis on managing low potassium levels in patients on diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide, etc).

Diuretics or "water pills" are the most common cause of low potassium levels...they cause potassium to "spill" into the urine.

Having low potassium levels can lead to other electrolyte imbalances, muscle pain, irregular heartbeat, and breathing problems.

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Table of Contents

Healthy Lifestyles helping patients with low health literacy
Vaccines more opportunities to help patients get flu shots
Supplements managing low potassium levels in patients on diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide, etc)
Rheumatoid Arthritis Xeljanz (ZEL-jans, tofacitinib), a new ORAL tablet for moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults
Cardiology Patients will ask if they should stop niacin (Niaspan, etc)
Antidepressants preventing errors when drugs are combined for treating depression
Vaccines You'll see an increase in orders for pneumococcal vaccine (Pneumovax 23, etc)
Oral Health if electric toothbrushes (Oral-B Professional Care, Sonicare, Spinbrush, etc) are worth the extra cost
ADHD whether ADHD stimulants (methylphenidate, etc) increase heart risk in children and adolescents
Smoking Cessation About one in six Canadian adults still use tobacco, and many will appreciate your help to improve their chance of quitting