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Blood: Potassium Elevated (Hyperkalaemia)

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Blood: Potassium Elevated (Hyperkalaemia)

ID 115

Abnormally high levels of potassium in the blood. Hyperkalaemia is defined as plasma potassium in excess of 5.5 mmol/L.

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Drugs where this is listed as a side effect

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