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How diuretics cause hypokalemia

● Diuretics Pharmacology:
• Loop Diuretics Mechanism of Action: https://youtu.be/fWD4AipDsUs
• How Loop Diuretics Cause Hypocalcemia: https://youtu.be/XhqY2xFrKAo
• Thiazides Mechanism of Action: https://youtu.be/RDMJiK-GYRU
• Mechanism of action of Spironolactone: https://youtu.be/RgU8qxf3xqg

● Cardiovascular System Pharmacology:
• Digoxin – Mechanism of Action: https://youtu.be/N1hOpbg3fXw
• ACE Inhibitors (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors): https://youtu.be/yq0cMaaOtAc
• Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs): https://youtu.be/WxHTwBYdpFg
• Direct Renin Inhibitors (Aliskiren): https://youtu.be/7jzvHj4PTh8
• Nitrates | Mind Map: https://youtu.be/K5qvErQqwgM
• Calcium Channel Blockers | Mind Map: https://youtu.be/U3drMV4cvu0

At collecting duct sodium is exchanged with potassium. Any drug that increases Na load at the collecting duct causes hypokalemia. In the video the reason behind this is explained in detail.

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