b Due to production of non-aldosterone mineralocorticoids ... e Acquired forms due to either licorice ingestion or ectopic ACTH secretion. f Due to increased activity of sodium channels.

Aldosterone antagonists (spironolactone, eplerenone) also known as “potassium sparing diuretics” block the action of aldosterone inhibiting the reuptake of sodium and water. Normally, when ...

Elevated aldosterone stimulates sodium reabsorption ... This mechanism results in increased potassium and hydrogen ion secretion through the urine, and a decrease in the protein or channel ...