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Abishaabout 7 years ago

How does digoxin causes hyperkalemia?please explain the mechanism?

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about 7 years ago

Digoxin acts by inhibiting Na/K ATPase. Na/K ATPase works by moving Na out of cell and taking K inside. By inhibiting the pump, serum K levels rise.

about 7 years ago

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