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Drugs that Deplete: Potassium

Antacids:

Aluminum, Calcium, and Magnesium-Containing Preparations
  • Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide
  • Calcium Carbonate
  • Calcium Carbonate and Magnesium Hydroxide
Miscellaneous Preparations
  • Sodium Bicarbonate

Anti-inflammatory Medications:

Inhalant, Systemic, and Topical Corticosteroids
  • Beclomethasone
  • Budesonide
  • Dexamethasone
  • Fluticasone
  • Hydrocortisone
  • Methylprednisolone
  • Mometasone Furoate
  • Prednisone
  • Triamcinolone
Salicylates
  • Aspirin

Antibiotic Medications:

Aminoglycosides
  • Gentamicin
  • Neomycin
  • Tobramycin

Diuretics:

Loop Diuretics
  • Bumetanide
  • Ethacrynic Acid
  • Furosemide
  • Torsemide
Thiazide Diuretics
  • Chlorothiazide
  • Hydrochlorothiazide
  • Indapamide
  • Methyclothiazide
  • Metolazone

Gout Medications:

Uricosuric Agents
  • Colchicine

Laxatives:

Stimulant Laxatives
  • Bisacodyl
  • Reviewed last on: 11/9/2005