Answer
Some diuretics increase urinary potassium loss. Replacement may be prescribed when this causes or is likely to cause low blood potassium.
Sources for this answer
- Sando-K — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- NHS Specialist Pharmacy ServiceNHS Specialist Pharmacy Service · NHS medicine guidance
General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.