contract period. Number of working days or calendar days, from a specified commencement date to a specified completion data, as provided for in a contract. Also called contract time.
Increased excretion (or loss) of potassium from your body. Some medications may cause potassium loss which can lead to hypokalemia. Common medications include loop diuretics (such as Furosemide). Other drugs include steroids, licorice, sometimes aspirin, and certain antibiotics.
The following medications may cause potassium levels to decrease: 1  Thiazide diuretics Hydrochlorothiazide. 2  Loop diuretics Furosemide (Lasix) Bumetanide (Bumex) Torsemide (Demadex) Ethacrynic acid (Edecrin) 3  Corticosteroids. Amphotericin B (Fungizone) 4  Antacids. Insulin.  Fluconazole (Diflucan): Used to treat fungal infections.