Seek emergency care immediately if you have chest pain, severe weakness, fainting, shortness of breath, or palpitations
Stop taking potassium supplements and salt substitutes containing potassium
Avoid high-potassium foods and drinks right away
Contact a doctor urgently for a potassium-lowering treatment plan
Take only medications prescribed for high potassium
If instructed by a clinician, use a potassium binder
If instructed by a clinician, take a diuretic
If instructed by a clinician, use insulin with glucose
If instructed by a clinician, use nebulized albuterol
If instructed by a clinician, receive calcium for heart protection
If instructed by a clinician, receive sodium bicarbonate
If instructed by a clinician, undergo dialysis
Recheck potassium levels as directed by a clinician
Review all medications with a clinician, including ACE inhibitors, ARBs, spironolactone, NSAIDs, and trimethoprim
Do not try to self-treat severe high potassium at home