What are the side effects of some diuretics?
What will be an ideal response?
Some diuretics increase potassium loss because 1 ) the increase in sodium loss from the ECF into the urine stimulates aldosterone and the sodium-potassium pump, 2 ) this increases sodium reabsorption in exchange for potassium, 3 ) this potassium loss raises the risk of hypokalemia. Untreated hypokalemia may develop into moderate potassium loss can lower blood pressure, and lead to muscle weakness, cramps, and constipation.
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