The use of amiloride hydrochloride in the correction of hypokalaemic alkalosis induced by diuretics
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- 1 October 1971
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Vol. 47 (552), 644-647
- https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.47.552.644
Abstract
Summary: Amiloride hydrochloride is a very potent drug for correcting the profound hypokalaemia and metabolic alkalosis that is induced by thiazide and other diuretics. No potassium supplements are necessary.Keywords
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