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Hyperkalemia specificaly is an elevation in the level of the potassium that is K+ in our human blood. The general normal levels of potassium can be seen in between 3.5 to about 5.3 mmol/L .
There is no one specific mediation that is known as the antidote for hyperkalemia so
Mediation that are used are IV calcium , NaHco3 as well as , insulin,, albuterol, and also some specific diuretics that helps with excretion of pottasium .patiromer is a new medication that has been recently approved for specificaly the management of hyperkalemia.
Calcium given into your veins (IV) to treat the muscle and heart effects of high potassium levels.
Kidney dialysis is recommended for the individual with kidney poor kidney function
Calcium gluconate can be know as the antidote as it is the first-line mediation that is usually given in client with severe hyperkalemia that will help to protect our cardiomyocytes from injury . Insulin as well as the glucose combination is also a fastest acting mediation that will help to shifts our potassium into our cells and help reduce serum potassium .