Abstract
1. 1. Preliminary studies are reported on 8 patients with lung disease given prednisone both with and without potassium supplements. 2. 2. There were no abnormalities of plasma potassium but there was a relationship between the dose of prednisone and the urinary excretion of potassium whilst off supplements: higher doses were associated with increased potassium excretion. 3. 3. Patients who had been on treatment for a short period retained more of their supplements than did those who had been on treatment for several years. 4. 4. It is suggested that with prolonged treatment control of potassium homeostasis may be altered, and that more detailed metabolic studies should be carried out.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
