Decreased aldosterone

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• Causes

  • Adrenocortical insufficiency
  • Spironolactone
  • Decreased angiotensin II
  • Angiotensin blocker
  • 21-hydroxylase deficiency
  • Bromocriptine

• Effects

  • Hyperkalaemia
  • Hypercalcaemia
  • Renal sodium and water loss
  • Distal renal tubule acidosis
  • Delayed excretion of water load