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Hyperkalemia
My fathers potassium is 5.6 ..all other parameters are normal ..he is hypersensitive for which he is using sartel 80mg and diabetic..what should be done
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Dr. Mahadev Swamy B
Cardiologist
20 yrs exp
Bangalore
Telmisartan (Sartel) known to cause high potassium. It needs reduction of dose or temporary withdrawal and substitute with other BP medications.
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Withhold Sartel, avoid high K+ intake and visit your physician
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Avoid high potassium intake, monitor RFT while you are on these medications and consult your physician regularly
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Dr. Sivabal V
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Thiruvananthapuram
Please consult as he needs change of medicines
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