Question 1

what are hypokalemia symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Hypokalemia: Abnormal heart rhythms (dysrhythmias), especially in people with heart disease
constipation
fatigue
muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis)
muscle weakness or spasms
paralysis (which can include the lungs).

Question 2

what are the symptoms of hypokalemia?

Accepted Answer

Weakness: Muscle weakness, heart  rhythm problems.

Question 3

is the recurring hypokalemia dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You need to investigate the cause and correct it.Potassiam is very important to multiple vital organs including the heart.If not it can lead to lethal arrhythmias.See your md!

Question 4

what does furosemide work?

Accepted Answer

Furosemide: it is a diuretic, it causes the loss of fluid and electrolytes in the kidney tubules

Question 5

do you have to taper lasix (furosemide)?

Accepted Answer

Lasix (furosemide): You don't have to taper lasix (furosemide).

Question 6

what is the toxic dose of furosemide for humans?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Too much Furosemide can cause overdiuresis with too much urination and dehydration and therefore low blood pressure -(orthostasis) as well as too low a potassium. Too much diuresis or dehydration of the kidneys can also lead to kidney failure. If one already has low kidney function then the dose is much lower than for a normal kidney. It depends over a whole range of factors.

Question 7

can a renal cysts cause hypokalemia?

Accepted Answer

No: A renal cyst is usually a benign formation within the kidney that usually goes unnoticed until one has an imaging study such as an ultrasound or cat scan that reveals it (them).  There can be multiple.  There is a condition called polycystic disease of the kidney and this is a different story.  A cyst in and of itself in the kidney does not cause low potassium levels (hypokalemia).

Question 8

does lasix (furosemide) work the same as torsemide?

Accepted Answer

Almost: Both these medications are loop diuretics. They work very similarly however some properties such as absorption, duration and onset of action are different.

Question 9

how effective is furosemide for treating hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Not Very Effective: Furosemide is  loop diuretic and is good as a diuretic but not very effective in lowering BP in patients with Hypetension

Question 10

which is better: lasix (furosemide) or spironolactone?

Accepted Answer

Lasix (furosemide) is stronger: To remove water effectively, you need lasix, (furosemide) not spironolactone. However, spironolactone has special uses in liver disease and in some heart cases. For kidney disease, Lasix (furosemide) is more effective. Spironolactone should be used with caution in these cases due to risk of high potassium that could have serious effects.

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