Hypokalemia
Causes
- Metabolic alkalosis
- High dose insulin Diuretic therapy
- Hypomagnesemia
- Vomiting, Diarrhea
- Purgative use
Clinical features
Fatigue, weakness, Flaccid paralysis, initially in legs spreading to arm and respiratory muscles cramp, restless leg, Ventricular arrythmias, ECG changes, Enlarging u waves, polyuria, polydipsia, anorexia.
Investigation
Serum electrolytes
Management
- Syp k - lyte 40 meq / 15ml 2TSF BD
- Tab Neo - k 500 mg, 2tab TDS - intravenous for sever hypokalemia below 2meq / l
- INF plabolyte 500 cc IV BD or
- Inj KCI IV stat 2 ampules diluted in 1L N / S and infuse at the rate of 100 drops per minute.
Disclaimer: This guide is an educational reference for healthcare professionals. It does not replace clinical judgement — always follow your hospital's protocols and current guidelines.