HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Medicine To Reduce Potassium Levels

Dear Doctor, my potassium level is 6.1. My KFT, TMT, Echo is normal, with serum tryglyserides 230.I take ecosprin AV 75 as a precautionary medicine as have a family history of heart attack. I am 50 years old. could you advise any medicine to reduce potassium levels please. I smoke and drink.
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
Report Abuse
Hematologist 's  Response
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your potassium level increased mildly. Mainstay of treatment is to enhance the potassium excretion. Calcium, insulin, glucose can me helpful.But all are temporary measures. Definitive loss of excess potassium can be achieved only with cation exchange resins or dialysis. Any external potassium supplements should be stopped
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I find this answer helpful

Note: Do you have more questions on diagnosis or treatment of blood disorders? Ask An Expert/ Specialist Now
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Heart attack


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Medicine To Reduce Potassium Levels

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your potassium level increased mildly. Mainstay of treatment is to enhance the potassium excretion. Calcium, insulin, glucose can me helpful.But all are temporary measures. Definitive loss of excess potassium can be achieved only with cation exchange resins or dialysis. Any external potassium supplements should be stopped Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.