Dyskalemia can cause serious cardiovascular complications such as arrhythmias, heart failure... especially when combined with ventricular arrhythmias. In the case of using higher doses, the frequency and severity of complications are greater, if not timely emergency will affect the patient's life.

The total amount of potassium stored in the body is about 3000 mEq (50-70 mEq/kg body weight), concentrated mainly in the cells (140 mEq/L). In blood and extracellular fluid, normal potassium levels are 3.5–5 mEq/L. That is the value of potassium measured in a blood test. Hypokalemia is considered to be decreased when the serum potassium level is <3.5 mEg/L (mmol/l). Blood potassium is considered elevated when the serum potassium level is >5 mEq/L (mmol/l). Regulates potassium levels in the body through two processes: intracellular potassium exchange - extracellular fluid and renal excretion of potassium.

Bisacodyl laxatives stimulate the muscles in the intestines, increasing intestinal contractions to move stool toward the anus. In addition, the drug also inhibits water reabsorption in the intestine, increasing water accumulation in the intestinal lumen.

The first case of HIV infection in the world was discovered in the US in 1981. The first case of HIV infection was discovered in Vietnam in 1990 in Ho Chi Minh City. As of August 2020, there are about 213,008 living HIV infections in Vietnam. Of these, more than 153,000 people living with HIV are on antiretroviral therapy (ARV).

Kalimate is an ion exchange resin recommended for the treatment of hyperkalemia associated with urinary retention or severe oliguria. It is also used to treat hyperkalemia in patients requiring long-term, regular dialysis and hemodialysis.

Chlorthalidone belongs to the group of diuretics made in the form of tablets and is indicated for use in cases of hypertension, chronic heart failure,... However, in some cases the drug can cause unwanted side effects such as hyponatremia, hypokalemia, ...

Lantus Solostar injection is available as a solution for injection. It is used to treat diabetes in adults, adolescents, and children over 6 years of age.

Spiromide 50/20mg is used in the treatment of some conditions of edema, hypertension, stroke prevention, heart failure,... So what is the use of Spiromide 50/20mg and how to use this drug? how?

Kaldyum is used in the prevention of hypokalemia caused by diarrhea, hyperadrenocorticism or renal potassium loss. Besides the effective effects, the drug also causes side effects that patients need to be aware of.

Hello doctor, I have hypocalcemia with hypokalemia, 2 months ago I had to be hospitalized because of leg cramps, now, after 2 months, I practice to eat healthier and gain weight, but if I go out in the wind and especially when driving the motorbike to the street, I feel a sharp pain on the left side of my chest, accompanied by cold sweaty limbs, I have to find a place to lie down immediately so that the numbness in my limbs is stable. I went to the doctor again but the calcium and potassium test results were normal. Sometimes at home, when I feel tired in my body, I just need to lower my head a little, it feels very difficult to breathe. Can you tell me if I am lacking electrolytes or have heart disease? I had an electrocardiogram, the sinus rhythm was 48 and the second time it was 55.

Long QT syndrome is a disorder of the heart's electrical system. Torsade de pointes (TdP), as indicated on the electrocardiogram (ECG), is a feature of ventricular hyperrhythmias that present complex torsades de pointes. The QT interval is the upper part of the electrocardiogram, representing the time it takes for the electrical system to fire impulses through the ventricles and then recharge.