Dehydration and related medications

Dehydration

Medications to Temporarily Stop (DAMN)

  • METFORMIN
    • Increases lactic acidosis risk in a dehydrated patient
  • DIURETICS
    • e.g., Furosemide, bendroflumethiazide
    • Increases dehydration
  • ACE INHIBITORS
    • e.g., enalaprill
    • Risk of AKI (Acute Kidney Injury)
  • ARBS (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers)
    • e.g., Losartan
    • Risk of AKI
  • NSAIDS (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)
    • Risk of AKI

Drug Contraindications (DAAN Mnemonics)

Contraindication
Mnemonic
Specific Drugs
Drugs Contraindicated with Lithium
DAAN
Diuretics
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ACEi or ARBs
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Aspirin
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NSAIDs
Drugs Contraindicated in AKI
DAAN
Diuretics
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ACEi or ARBs
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Aminoglycosides
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NSAIDs