Table 1.
Suspected groups of drugs alleged to cause hypokalemia in 53 ICSRs with a total of 120 drugs
| S. No | Group of drugs | Number (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antimicrobial Agents | 57 (47.5) |
| a | Ceftriaxone | 14 (24.5) |
| b | Azithromycin | 06 (10.5) |
| c | Metronidazole | 05 (08.7) |
| d | Ciprofloxacin | 03 (05.2) |
| e | Others | 29 (50.8) |
| 2 | Antineoplastic agents | 14 (11.6) |
| a | Cisplatin | 04 (28.5) |
| b | Cyclophosphamide | 02 (14.2) |
| c | Others | 08 (57.1) |
| 3 | Corticosteroids | 11 (09.1) |
| a | Hydrocortisone | 05 (45.4) |
| b | Prednisolone | 02 (18.1) |
| c | Others | 04 (36.3) |
| 4 | β2 receptor agonist | 09 (07.5) |
| a | Salbutamol | 09 (07.5) |
| 5 | Diuretics | 08 (06.6) |
| a | Furosemide | 06 (75.0) |
| b | Hydrochlorothiazide | 02 (25.0) |
| 6 | Others | 21 (17.5) |