| potassium-sparing d.’s |
a class of drugs that block the exchange of sodium for potassium and hydrogen ions in the distal tubule, causing an increase in the excretion of sodium and chloride with a negligible increase in potassium excretion; used in the treatment of edema and hypertension, usually as adjuncts to enhance the action and counteract the kaliuretic effects of thiazide and loop diuretics, and in the prophylaxis and treatment of hypokalemia.
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| potassium arsenite solution |
An arsenical solution containing 0.95 to 1.5 g of arsenic trioxide for each 100 ml of solution.
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| potassium chlorate poisoning |
Poisoning by potassium chlorate, large doses of which cause abdominal discomfort, vomiting, diarrhea, hematuria with nephritis, and disturbances of the blood. Gastric lavage should be used to empty the stomach. Other
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| potassium chromate |
K2CrO4; lemon-yellow crystals used as a dye and furniture stain, in manufacture of batteries, in photography, and in laboratories to preserve tissue.
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| potassium chromate poisoning |
SEE: poisoning.
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