If the patient has no renal failure, why is her potassium so high? Candesartan, spironolactone

Jennifer A. Rabbitts, Wayne T. Nicholson, Juraj Sprung

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Abstract

This case discusses the pharmacodynamic interaction between candesartan and spironolactone, resulting in hyperkalemia. Candesartan is angiotensin II receptor blocker and spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationA Case Approach to Perioperative Drug-Drug Interactions
PublisherSpringer New York
Pages555-561
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781461474951
ISBN (Print)9781461474944
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 15 2015

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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