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Medications Affecting Urinary Output - Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
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Potassium Sparing Diuretics:Drugs
MOST END WITH -TONE
Spironcolactone (Aldactone)
triamterene (Dyrenium)
amiloride (Midamor)
Potassium Sparing Diuretics: Pharm Action
Potassium retention
Secretion of Na and H2O
Blocks aldosterone
Potassium Sparing Diuretics: Use
Heart failure
Potassium retention
Primary hyperaldosteronism = blocks aldosterone
Potassium Sparing Diuretics: Side Effects
Hyperkalemia
Endocrine effects (irregular menstruation, impotence in male clients)
Potassium Sparing Diuretics: Interventions
Monitor potassium levels (Greater than 5mEq/L)
Monitor cardiac and daily weights
Avoid salt substitutes
Treat hyperkalemia by discontinuing medication, restricting potassium in the diet, and insulin injections to drive potassium back into the cell
Potassium Sparing Diuretics: Contraindications
Hyperkalemia
Severe renal failure Anuria (no urine)
Potassium Sparing Diuretics: Interactions
ACE Inhibitors: increases hyperkalemia Potassium supplements: increases hyperkalemia
Potassium Sparing Diuretics: Administration
May turn urine blue
Spironolactone
Aldactone*
Triamterene
Dyrenium*
Amiloride
Midamor*
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DirtyRed
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257119
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Medications Affecting Urinary Output - Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
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Updated
1/18/2014, 12:03:55 AM
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