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losartan and Hyperkalemia

losartan has been researched along with Hyperkalemia in 18 studies

Losartan: An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II.
losartan : A biphenylyltetrazole where a 1,1'-biphenyl group is attached at the 5-position and has an additional trisubstituted imidazol-1-ylmethyl group at the 4'-position

Hyperkalemia: Abnormally high potassium concentration in the blood, most often due to defective renal excretion. It is characterized clinically by electrocardiographic abnormalities (elevated T waves and depressed P waves, and eventually by atrial asystole). In severe cases, weakness and flaccid paralysis may occur. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"To retrospectively investigate elevation of serum potassium when spironolactone (25 or 50 mg/day) and furosemide were administered concomitantly with an angiotensin II converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-I) or angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) to patients with chronic heart failure for 12 months and occurrence of hyperkalemia and hypokalemia because of concomitant administration of spironolactone plus an ACE-I or ARB and furosemide."9.11Serum concentration of potassium in chronic heart failure patients administered spironolactone plus furosemide and either enalapril maleate, losartan potassium or candesartan cilexetil. ( Hirooka, K; Isobe, F; Saito, M; Takada, M; Yasumura, Y, 2005)
"Losartan and enalapril may be beneficial in pediatric kidney transplant recipients by decreasing blood pressure and proteinuria, with maintenance of stable graft function, but may be associated with serious adverse events including hyperkalemia and life-threatening acidosis."7.80Acidosis and hyperkalemia caused by losartan and enalapril in pediatric kidney transplant recipients. ( Baskın, E; Bayrakcı, US; Haberal, M; Moray, G; Sakallı, H, 2014)
"Hyperkalemia is a known side effect during treatment with Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs)."6.71Incidence of hyperkalemia in high risk patients during treatment with an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (Lisinopril) versus an angiotensin II receptor blocker (Losartan). ( Dworkin, L; Yango, A; Zanabli, AR, 2004)
"Hyperkalemia is a complications of the use of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor antagonists and aldosterone antagonists."5.33[Severe hyperkalemia associated to the use of losartan and spironolactone: case report]. ( Kauffmann, R; Orozco, R; Venegas, JC, 2005)
"To retrospectively investigate elevation of serum potassium when spironolactone (25 or 50 mg/day) and furosemide were administered concomitantly with an angiotensin II converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-I) or angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) to patients with chronic heart failure for 12 months and occurrence of hyperkalemia and hypokalemia because of concomitant administration of spironolactone plus an ACE-I or ARB and furosemide."5.11Serum concentration of potassium in chronic heart failure patients administered spironolactone plus furosemide and either enalapril maleate, losartan potassium or candesartan cilexetil. ( Hirooka, K; Isobe, F; Saito, M; Takada, M; Yasumura, Y, 2005)
"In patients with HF with reduced ejection fraction intolerant to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and treated with either high- or low-dose losartan, incident hypokalemia had a stronger association with poor outcomes than incident hyperkalemia."4.31High- Versus Low-dose Losartan and Serum Potassium: An Analysis From HEAAL. ( Ferreira, JP; Kiernan, MS; Konstam, M; Rossignol, P; Zannad, F, 2023)
"We used myocytes from Wistar, SHR, losartan-treated SHR (Los-SHR), and Angiotensin II (Ang II)-induced cardiac hypertrophy."3.80Reduced sarcolemmal expression and function of the NBCe1 isoform of the Na⁺-HCO₃⁻ cotransporter in hypertrophied cardiomyocytes of spontaneously hypertensive rats: role of the renin-angiotensin system. ( Aiello, EA; Caldiz, CI; Ciancio, MC; De Giusti, VC; Orlowski, A, 2014)
"Losartan and enalapril may be beneficial in pediatric kidney transplant recipients by decreasing blood pressure and proteinuria, with maintenance of stable graft function, but may be associated with serious adverse events including hyperkalemia and life-threatening acidosis."3.80Acidosis and hyperkalemia caused by losartan and enalapril in pediatric kidney transplant recipients. ( Baskın, E; Bayrakcı, US; Haberal, M; Moray, G; Sakallı, H, 2014)
"Arterial hypertension significantly decreased after the introduction of losartan (p = 0."3.72Renoprotective effects of losartan in renal transplant recipients. Results of a retrospective study. ( Anaya, F; Campistol, JM; Del Castillo, D; Esforzado, N; Iñigo, P; Navarro, MD; Oppenheimer, F; Saracho, R, 2003)
" Daily he took Losartan potassium, an AIIA, due to hypertension and ate preoperatively dried persimmons, a potassium-rich food."3.72[A case of intraoperative hyperkalemia induced with administration of an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (AIIA) and intake of dried persimmons]. ( Masuda, N; Miyahara, Y; Miyazaki, T; Tamura, T; Tanaka, Y; Uchida, K; Yamashita, S; Yonei, A, 2004)
"Hyperkalemia is a known side effect during treatment with Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs)."2.71Incidence of hyperkalemia in high risk patients during treatment with an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (Lisinopril) versus an angiotensin II receptor blocker (Losartan). ( Dworkin, L; Yango, A; Zanabli, AR, 2004)
"Hyperkalemia is a complications of the use of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor antagonists and aldosterone antagonists."1.33[Severe hyperkalemia associated to the use of losartan and spironolactone: case report]. ( Kauffmann, R; Orozco, R; Venegas, JC, 2005)

Research

Studies (18)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's9 (50.00)29.6817
2010's7 (38.89)24.3611
2020's2 (11.11)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Mårup, FH1
Peters, CD1
Christensen, JH1
Birn, H1
Ferreira, JP1
Konstam, M1
Rossignol, P2
Kiernan, MS1
Zannad, F2
Pitt, B1
Bakris, GL1
Weir, MR1
Freeman, MW1
Lainscak, M1
Mayo, MR1
Garza, D1
Zawadzki, R1
Berman, L1
Bushinsky, DA1
Orlowski, A1
Ciancio, MC1
Caldiz, CI1
De Giusti, VC1
Aiello, EA1
Van Buren, PN1
Adams-Huet, B1
Nguyen, M1
Molina, C1
Toto, RD1
Sakallı, H1
Baskın, E1
Bayrakcı, US1
Moray, G1
Haberal, M1
Dobre, D1
Gregory, D1
Massaro, J1
Kiernan, M1
Konstam, MA1
Woo, KT1
Choong, HL1
Wong, KS1
Tan, HK1
Foo, M1
Fook-Chong, S1
Lee, EJ1
Anantharaman, V1
Lee, GS1
Chan, CM1
Fried, LF1
Duckworth, W1
Zhang, JH1
O'Connor, T1
Brophy, M1
Emanuele, N1
Huang, GD1
McCullough, PA1
Palevsky, PM1
Seliger, S1
Warren, SR1
Peduzzi, P1
Giancaspro, G1
Suppa, M1
Genuini, I1
Caselli, S1
Fedele, F1
Zaki, KS1
Majid, U1
Islam, N1
Iñigo, P1
Campistol, JM1
Saracho, R1
Del Castillo, D1
Anaya, F1
Esforzado, N1
Navarro, MD1
Oppenheimer, F1
Miyahara, Y1
Miyazaki, T1
Tanaka, Y1
Uchida, K1
Tamura, T1
Masuda, N1
Yamashita, S1
Yonei, A1
Zanabli, AR1
Yango, A1
Dworkin, L1
Kauffmann, R1
Orozco, R1
Venegas, JC1
Saito, M1
Takada, M1
Hirooka, K1
Isobe, F1
Yasumura, Y1
Ellis, D1
Walser, M1

Clinical Trials (3)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Multicenter, Randomized, Open-Label, Dose Ranging Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Patiromer in the Treatment of Hyperkalemia in Patients With Hypertension and Diabetic Nephropathy Receiving Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitor (ACEI) and[NCT01371747]Phase 2324 participants (Actual)Interventional2011-06-30Completed
Improving Outcomes in Diabetic Nephropathy[NCT00381134]Phase 292 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2003-07-31Completed
CSP #565 - Combination Angiotensin Receptor Blocker and Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor for Treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy (VA NEPHRON-D Study)[NCT00555217]Phase 31,448 participants (Actual)Interventional2008-07-31Terminated (stopped due to It was stopped primarily because of safety concerns along with low conditional power to detect a treatment effect on the primary outcome.)
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Least Squares Mean Change in Serum Potassium From Baseline to Day 3 During the Treatment Initiation Period for Each Individual Starting Dose Group

Least squares mean changes from Baseline to Day 3 were derived from parallel lines ANCOVA model with randomized starting dose and baseline serum potassium value as covariates. (NCT01371747)
Timeframe: Baseline to Day 3

InterventionmEq/L (Least Squares Mean)
Stratum 1: 8.4 g/d Patiromer-0.26
Stratum 1: 16.8 g/d Patiromer-0.28
Stratum 1: 25.2 g/d Patiromer-0.31
Stratum 2: 16.8 g/d Patiromer-0.65
Stratum 2: 25.2 g/d Patiromer-0.59
Stratum 2: 33.6 g/d Patiromer-0.53

Least Squares Mean Change in Serum Potassium From Baseline to Week 4 or Time of First Titration for Each Individual Starting Dose Group

Least square mean changes from Baseline to Week 4/first titration were derived from parallel lines ANCOVA model with randomized starting dose and baseline serum potassium value as covariates. (NCT01371747)
Timeframe: Baseline to Week 4 or First Titration which could occur at any scheduled study visit after patiromer initiation.

InterventionmEq/L (Least Squares Mean)
Stratum 1: 8.4 g/d Patiromer-0.35
Stratum 1: 16.8 g/d Patiromer-0.51
Stratum 1: 25.2 g/d Patiromer-0.55
Stratum 2: 16.8 g/d Patiromer-0.87
Stratum 2: 25.2 g/d Patiromer-0.97
Stratum 2: 33.6 g/d Patiromer-0.92

Least Squares Mean Change in Serum Potassium From Baseline to Week 8 or Time of First Titration for Each Individual Starting Dose Group

Least squares mean changes from Baseline to Week 8/first titration were derived from parallel lines ANCOVA model with randomized starting dose and baseline serum potassium value as covariates. (NCT01371747)
Timeframe: Baseline to Week 8 or First Titration which could occur at any scheduled study visit after patiromer initiation.

InterventionmEq/L (Least Squares Mean)
Stratum 1: 8.4 g/d Patiromer-0.35
Stratum 1: 16.8 g/d Patiromer-0.47
Stratum 1: 25.2 g/d Patiromer-0.54
Stratum 2: 16.8 g/d Patiromer-0.88
Stratum 2: 25.2 g/d Patiromer-0.95
Stratum 2: 33.6 g/d Patiromer-0.91

Mean Change in Serum Potassium From Baseline to Week 52 During the Long-term Maintenance Period for Each Individual Starting Dose Group

(NCT01371747)
Timeframe: Baseline to Week 52

InterventionmEq/L (Mean)
Stratum 1: 8.4 g/d Patiromer-0.54
Stratum 1: 16.8 g/d Patiromer-0.44
Stratum 1: 25.2 g/d Patiromer-0.50
Stratum 2: 16.8 g/d Patiromer-1.00
Stratum 2: 25.2 g/d Patiromer-0.96
Stratum 2: 33.6 g/d Patiromer-1.17

Mean Change in Serum Potassium From Week 52 or Last Patiromer Dose (if Occurred Before Week 52) to Follow-up Visits Plus 7 Days

(NCT01371747)
Timeframe: Week 52 or Last Patiromer Dose (if Occurred before Week 52) to Following up Visit Plus 7 Days

InterventionmEq/L (Mean)
Stratum 1: 8.4 g/d Patiromer0.36
Stratum 1: 16.8 g/d Patiromer0.22
Stratum 1: 25.2 g/d Patiromer0.30
Stratum 2: 16.8 g/d Patiromer0.41
Stratum 2: 25.2 g/d Patiromer0.39
Stratum 2: 33.6 g/d Patiromer0.58

Proportion of Participants Achieving Serum Potassium Levels Within 3.5 to 5.5 mEq/L at Week 8 for Each Individual Starting Dose Group

(NCT01371747)
Timeframe: Baseline to Week 8

Interventionpercentage of participants (Number)
Stratum 1: 8.4 g/d Patiromer100
Stratum 1: 16.8 g/d Patiromer100
Stratum 1: 25.2 g/d Patiromer98.4
Stratum 2: 16.8 g/d Patiromer91.7
Stratum 2: 25.2 g/d Patiromer95.8
Stratum 2: 33.6 g/d Patiromer95.5

Proportion of Participants Achieving Serum Potassium Levels Within 4.0 to 5.0 mEq/L at Week 8 for Each Individual Starting Dose Group

(NCT01371747)
Timeframe: Baseline to Week 8

Interventionpercentage of participants (Number)
Stratum 1: 8.4 g/d Patiromer95.2
Stratum 1: 16.8 g/d Patiromer90.8
Stratum 1: 25.2 g/d Patiromer81.3
Stratum 2: 16.8 g/d Patiromer79.2
Stratum 2: 25.2 g/d Patiromer91.7
Stratum 2: 33.6 g/d Patiromer77.3

Proportions of Participants Achieving Serum Potassium Levels Within 3.8 to 5.0 mEq/L at Week 52 for Each Individual Starting Dose Group

(NCT01371747)
Timeframe: Baseline to Week 52

Interventionpercentage of participants (Number)
Stratum 1: 8.4 g/d Patiromer86.3
Stratum 1: 16.8 g/d Patiromer81.6
Stratum 1: 25.2 g/d Patiromer88.9
Stratum 2: 16.8 g/d Patiromer86.7
Stratum 2: 25.2 g/d Patiromer89.5
Stratum 2: 33.6 g/d Patiromer93.3

Time to First Serum Potassium Measurement of 4.0 - 5.0 mEq/L During Treatment Initiation Period for Each Individual Starting Dose Group

(NCT01371747)
Timeframe: Baseline to Week 8

InterventionDays (Median)
Stratum 1: 8.4 g/d Patiromer4
Stratum 1: 16.8 g/d Patiromer4
Stratum 1: 25.2 g/d Patiromer4
Stratum 2: 16.8 g/d Patiromer8
Stratum 2: 25.2 g/d Patiromer7.5
Stratum 2: 33.6 g/d Patiromer8

A Composite Endpoint of Reduction in Estimated GFR of 30ml/Min/1.73m*m in Individuals w/a Baseline Estimated GFR >= 60 ml/Min/1.73m*m, Reduction in Estimated GFR >50% in Individuals w/ Baseline Estimated GFR <60ml/Min/1.73m*m; ESRD or Death

Time to the first event of reduction in estimated GFR of 30ml/min/1.73m*m in individuals w/a baseline estimated GFR >= 60 ml/min/1.73m*m, reduction in estimated GFR >50% in individuals w/ baseline estimated GFR <60ml/min/1.73m*m; ESRD or death. (NCT00555217)
Timeframe: From enrollemnt to time of first primary event, up to 4.5 years

Interventionparticipants (Number)
Combination of ARB and ACEI132
Monotherapy ARB152

A Renal Composite Endpoint, Defined as; Reduction in Estimated GFR of >50% (for Individuals With Baseline GFR <60) or Reduction in GFR of >30 (for Individuals With Baseline GFR >= GFR 60) or ESRD.

Time to the first event of reduction in estimated GFR of >50% (for individuals with baseline GFR <60) or reduction in GFR of >30 (for individuals with baseline GFR >= GFR 60) or ESRD. (NCT00555217)
Timeframe: From enrollment to time of first event, up to 4.5 years

Interventionparticipants (Number)
Combination of ARB and ACEI77
Monotherapy ARB101

Trials

8 trials available for losartan and Hyperkalemia

ArticleYear
Can patiromer allow for intensified renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system blockade with losartan and spironolactone leading to decreased albuminuria in patients with chronic kidney disease, albuminuria and hyperkalaemia? An open-label randomised controlled
    BMJ open, 2022, Feb-21, Volume: 12, Issue:2

    Topics: Albuminuria; Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; Female; Hum

2022
Long-term effects of patiromer for hyperkalaemia treatment in patients with mild heart failure and diabetic nephropathy on angiotensin-converting enzymes/angiotensin receptor blockers: results from AMETHYST-DN.
    ESC heart failure, 2018, Volume: 5, Issue:4

    Topics: Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; Biomarkers; Diabe

2018
Potassium handling with dual renin-angiotensin system inhibition in diabetic nephropathy.
    Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN, 2014, Volume: 9, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aldosterone; Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor

2014
Incident hyperkalemia may be an independent therapeutic target in low ejection fraction heart failure patients: insights from the HEAAL study.
    International journal of cardiology, 2014, May-15, Volume: 173, Issue:3

    Topics: Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Double-Blind Method; Drug Delivery Systems; Female; Follow-

2014
Aliskiren and losartan trial in non-diabetic chronic kidney disease.
    Journal of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system : JRAAS, 2014, Volume: 15, Issue:4

    Topics: Amides; Blood Pressure; Comorbidity; Demography; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Dose-Response Relationsh

2014
Design of combination angiotensin receptor blocker and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor for treatment of diabetic nephropathy (VA NEPHRON-D).
    Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN, 2009, Volume: 4, Issue:2

    Topics: Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; Diabetes Mellitus

2009
Incidence of hyperkalemia in high risk patients during treatment with an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (Lisinopril) versus an angiotensin II receptor blocker (Losartan).
    South Dakota journal of medicine, 2004, Volume: 57, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; Cross-Over

2004
Serum concentration of potassium in chronic heart failure patients administered spironolactone plus furosemide and either enalapril maleate, losartan potassium or candesartan cilexetil.
    Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics, 2005, Volume: 30, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Angiotensin-Converting Enzy

2005

Other Studies

10 other studies available for losartan and Hyperkalemia

ArticleYear
High- Versus Low-dose Losartan and Serum Potassium: An Analysis From HEAAL.
    Journal of cardiac failure, 2023, Volume: 29, Issue:1

    Topics: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; Heart Failure; Humans; Hyperkalemia; Hypokalemia; Losartan

2023
Reduced sarcolemmal expression and function of the NBCe1 isoform of the Na⁺-HCO₃⁻ cotransporter in hypertrophied cardiomyocytes of spontaneously hypertensive rats: role of the renin-angiotensin system.
    Cardiovascular research, 2014, Feb-01, Volume: 101, Issue:2

    Topics: Ammonium Compounds; Angiotensin II; Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Animals; Antihypertensi

2014
Acidosis and hyperkalemia caused by losartan and enalapril in pediatric kidney transplant recipients.
    Experimental and clinical transplantation : official journal of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation, 2014, Volume: 12, Issue:4

    Topics: Acidosis; Adolescent; Age Factors; Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Angiotensin-Converting E

2014
Syncope caused by iatrogenic hyperkalemia.
    Journal of cardiovascular medicine (Hagerstown, Md.), 2009, Volume: 10, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged, 80 and over; Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Bradycardia; Cardiac Pacing, Artificial;

2009
Spurious hyperkalaemia: an insight.
    JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 2011, Volume: 61, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Blood Chemical Analysis; False Positive Reactions; Fe

2011
Renoprotective effects of losartan in renal transplant recipients. Results of a retrospective study.
    Nephron. Clinical practice, 2003, Volume: 95, Issue:3

    Topics: Anemia; Antihypertensive Agents; Cough; Creatinine; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Hyperkalemia;

2003
[A case of intraoperative hyperkalemia induced with administration of an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (AIIA) and intake of dried persimmons].
    Masui. The Japanese journal of anesthesiology, 2004, Volume: 53, Issue:5

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists; Antihypertensive Agents; Diospyros; Heart

2004
[Severe hyperkalemia associated to the use of losartan and spironolactone: case report].
    Revista medica de Chile, 2005, Volume: 133, Issue:8

    Topics: Aged, 80 and over; Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Antihypertensive Agents; Female; Humans;

2005
Combined use of enalapril and losartan to reduce proteinuria: a question of safety.
    American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation, 2002, Volume: 39, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; Child; Child

2002
Angiotensin-receptor blockers, type 2 diabetes, and renoprotection.
    The New England journal of medicine, 2002, Feb-28, Volume: 346, Issue:9

    Topics: Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; Antihypertensive Agents;

2002