How
Potassium
interacts with
Calcium channel blockers
Interaction Type:
Depletions
Interaction Rating:
Study Supported
Some of the side effects from these medications are due to decreased potassium levels in the body. Overdoses of these medications may be life threatening. Supplementation with the affected nutrient may be necessary.
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These drugs include
amlodipine, bepridil, diltiazem, felodipine, isradipine, nicardipine, nifedipine, nimodipine, nisoldipine, verapamil .
References
View Abstract:
Tishler M, Armon S. Nifedipine-induced Hypokalemia. Drug Intell Clin Pharm. May1986;20(5):370-71.
Minella RA, et al. Fatal Verapamil Toxicity and Hypokalemia. Am Heart J. Jun1991;121(6 Pt 1):1810-12.
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