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To: Fitzcarraldo

Insulin is also used to treat hyperkalemia ( high potassium levels). Wasn't her heart attack attributed to Low potassium levels?


24 posted on 03/25/2005 8:04:40 PM PST by Archon of the East (The Constitution is a terrible thing to waste)
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To: Archon of the East
Wasn't her heart attack attributed to Low potassium levels?

Yes.

33 posted on 03/25/2005 8:06:31 PM PST by Fitzcarraldo
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To: Archon of the East

Matsumura M, Nakashima A, Tofuku Y. Electrolyte disorders following massive insulin overdose in a patient with type 2 diabetes. Intern Med. 2000;39(1):55-57.


58 posted on 03/25/2005 8:11:53 PM PST by Fitzcarraldo
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To: Archon of the East
Potassium levels may be decreased by the following medications: 


Thiazide diuretics (such as hydrochlorothiazide) 
Loop diuretics (such as furosemide and bumetanide) 
Corticosteroids 
Amphotericin B 
Antacids 

Insulin 


Theophylline (used for asthma) 
Laxatives 
Please refer to the depletions monographs related to these medications for 
additional information. A healthcare practitioner will determine whether 
potassium supplements are needed when individuals are taking these 
medications. 

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151 posted on 03/25/2005 8:32:38 PM PST by Fitzcarraldo
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