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Lab Medicine Edition | Electrolytes: Potassium (Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia)
Mayo Clinic Talks
Causes of Hypokalemia and Antibiotics Contribution
This chapter delves into the causes of hypokalemia, including potassium loss due to shifting inside cells, hormonal influences, and external factors like medications and conditions. It specifically focuses on how certain antibiotics, particularly in the penicillin class, can unexpectedly lead to potassium loss through the excretion of associated anions in urine.
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