How do lung transplant medications affect potassium levels?
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Some drugs (cyclosporine or Prograf) can increase the potassium level in your blood. Other drugs (Lasix) can decrease your potassium level. When potassium is too high or too low problems with muscle and heart function can develop. Your serum potassium level can mandate a change to your medication and/or diet. High potassium foods include:
Fruits and juices:- Apricots
- Melons
- Prune juice
- Avocados
- Nectarines
- Tomato juice
- Bananas
- Oranges
- V-8 juice
- Dried fruits
- Orange juice
Vegetables:
- Leafy greens
- Potatoes
- Dried beans
- Tomatoes
- Pumpkins
- Split peas
- Lentils
Other foods:
- Nuts
- Chocolate
- Peanut butter
- Milk and dairy products
Some drugs (cyclosporine or Prograf) can increase the potassium level in your blood. Other drugs (Lasix) can decrease your potassium level. When potassium is too high or too low problems with muscle and heart function can develop. Your serum... More
