Potassium chloride and lasix
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I'd ask your question to a dietician or pharmacist. I'm taking beta blockers as well as Lasix and Potassium levels must be monitored carefully. I'm warned not to take salt substitutes, but your situation may be quite different.
A bit of history on me. I am 36 years old, have had bulimia since I was 17, doctors and family have only known since 2006 when I was hospitalized. I have some cardiac damage from purging and use of laxatives, diuretics & ipecac.
My wife and I have a low potassium diet and need to supplement with 1.5g to 2.5g per day
depending on how active we are and how much milk we drink for added protein.
We are getting a lot of contradictory info about potassium supplementation products.
We have been told by a PA and MD that that we are wasting our time taking OTC potassium gluconate because it is not being absorbed. Online comments often repeat the same message.
My cat was diagnosed with impaired renal function (stage II) and was put on a fluid therapy on saline 0,9% and Lasix. As a result of the use of lasix, the vet suspects she has became severely hypokalemic and she will be placed on potassium supplement therapy once her blood work is confirmed which unfortunately may take another 12 hours. At the moment she is lethargic, has no appetite and unable to walk around but at least she is alive.
Hi! Thanks for responding. I am using the OV watch and was just wondering if there is a "loop hole" in this technology. Meaning to say that just because the watch is reading the chloride activity and indicating so on the watch, could I assume I was ovulating as well. Guess I'm just tired of disappointment. This is the first month I have used the watch and it has indicated Fertile Day one-four and OV Day 1 and so on. We've been going at it!
Sometimes the Lasix prescription is not enough and the person needs to be hospitalized for IV Lasix to get all the water off. Water buildup is dangerous, but dehydration is dangerous also and can be life threatening. You need to know the signs of dehydration. Wrinkled fingers, cherry red lips, white gums, dry gums. Does he also take potassium supplement? Potassium is needed for the heart to beat. Lasix removes Potassium and there needs to be a replacement of the Potassium lost.
Ok...I was confused as I was not aware this could happen like this, I thought they were in tandem....huh....well If I find ne info I will let u know.
Didn't ur Dr advise u how to do this?
Potassium is a chemical element and it is part of the electrolyte that should be in balance with other lytes to adequately conduct an electrical impulse that originates with the sinus node in the right atrium. The mechanism of action is not completely understood, but what is when a voltage (unit of potential for conduction) and electrolyte there will conduction and passage of electrical impluses.
Calcium Channel Blokers (Dilacor), Vase dilators (Monisol), Beta Blockers (Dilatrend) and Diuretic (Lasix).
I hope that you had done a mistake and your creatinine is 1.98 in any case a bit high, your kidneys are at risk, particularly with a such low BP.
Potassium is a bit high, Alcadatone can be the reason for it, or any sodium reduced salt that you may take.
My first advise is check with your dr.
If this were not possible I would:
1) Try to drink more, this will enhance your creatinine.
You also need to keep tabs on her potassium levels since they can get wonky with the diuretic, and wonky potassium levels can disrupt the heart's rhythm. You will also need to make arrangements for your dog to be able to pee during the night because the Lasix will have her going around the clock.
With these meds, as long as you take care not to let her get overheated in the hot weather she should have a fairly normal lifespan.
No diuretics or Lasix. When this all started, she was on synthroid, nexium and imitrex as needed for migraines.
He went for a checkup recently (not his regular cardiologist) and had a chest x-ray done. Results showed some fluid. He was told to double up on his Lasix. What could be causing this fluid build up and is it safe to increase Lasix? My concern is that he saw his regular cardiologist approx 1 month ago. He told my Dad that he did hear a "girgle" when he listened with his stethascope, but never recommended that he increase his Lasix and didn't recommend a chest x-ray.
Electrolytes are salts that conduct electricity and are found in the body fluid, tissue, and blood. Examples are chloride, calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium. Sodium is concentrated in the extracellular fluid and potassium is concentrated in the intracellular fluid. Proper balance is essential for muscle coordination, heart function, fluid absorption and excretion, nerve function, and concentration.
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