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What is All of the following drugs are used for treatment of hyperkalaemia, EXCEPT: and explain in detail?
Beta agonists are used for shifting potassium into the cells in patients with hyperkalemia with ECG changes. Drugs used to treat hyperkalemia in patients with ECG changes are: Intravenous calcium gluconate (stabilize cardiac membrane) IV insulin, beta 2 agonists, IV NaHCO3 (shift potassium into cells) Methods of potassium removal are: Dialysis Diuretics Cation exchange resins In patients with hyperkalemia without ECG changes: Remove offending agents Use dialysis, diuretics and/or cation exchange resins Ref; Civetta, Taylor, & Kirby's Critical Care edited by Andrea Gabrielli, page 622.