Hypokalemia
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 6, 2025.
AMBULATORY CARE:
Hypokalemia
is a low level of potassium in your blood. Potassium helps control how your muscles, heart, and digestive system work. Hypokalemia occurs when your body loses too much potassium or does not absorb enough from food.
Common signs and symptoms include the following:
- Fatigue (tired mentally and physically)
- Constipation
- Urinating often or in large amounts
- Muscle cramps or skin tingling
- Muscle weakness
- Fast or irregular heartbeat
Seek care immediately if:
- You cannot move your arm or leg.
- You have a fast or irregular heartbeat.
- You are too tired or weak to stand up.
Drugs used to treat this and similar conditions
Aldactone
Aldactone (spironolactone) is used to diagnose or treat a condition in which you have too much ...
Klor-Con
Klor-con (potassium chloride) is used to prevent or to treat low blood levels of potassium ...
Otezla
Otezla (apremilast) is used to treat plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and oral ulcers ...
K-Dur
K-dur (potassium chloride) is used to prevent or to treat low blood levels of potassium ...
Klor-Con Sprinkle
Klor-Con Sprinkle is used for hypokalemia, prevention of hypokalemia
Klor-Con/EF
Klor-Con/EF is used for hypokalemia, prevention of hypokalemia
Call your doctor if:
- You are vomiting or have diarrhea.
- You have numbness or tingling in your arms or legs.
- Your symptoms do not go away, or they get worse.
- You have questions or concerns about your condition or care.
Treatment:
You will receive potassium to bring your levels back to normal. This may be given as a pill or IV. The amount of potassium you will be given depends on your potassium level.
Treatment options
The following list of medications are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.
Eat foods that are high in potassium:
Examples include bananas, potatoes, and avocados. Pinto beans, turkey, salmon, lean beef, yogurt, and milk are also high in potassium. Your healthcare provider or dietitian can help you create a meal plan to meet your daily potassium needs.
Follow up with your doctor or dietitian as directed:
Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.
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