A 73-year-old man on ramipril develops K+ 6.0 mmol/L and creatinine rise 35% from baseline after initiation. He is asymptomatic. Management?...

Question

A 73-year-old man on ramipril develops K+ 6.0 mmol/L and creatinine rise 35% from baseline after initiation. He is asymptomatic. Management?

Accepted Answer

Stop ramipril and manage hyperkalaemia; reassess

Answer

Continue and recheck in 6 months

Answer

Reduce dose and add spironolactone

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Add potassium supplements

Answer

No action needed

ukmla MCQ (SBA): ACE inhibitor adverse effects