hypokalemic (K+ depleting) agent

Introduction

An agent that depletes the body of K+. Also see hypokalemia

Examples:

• loop diuretics
• thiazides
• osmotic diuretics
• amphotericin B
• corticosteroids
  • glucocorticoids
  • mineralocorticoids
• gentamicin
• tetracycline
• theophylline
• vitamin B12
• carbenicillin

More general terms

• bioagent

More specific terms

• thapsigargin

Additional terms

• hypokalemia
• K+
• potassium (K+) in serum/plasma