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Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole-Induced Hyperkalemia in a Patient with Normal Renal Function

Authors :
L. Connor Nickels
Christine Jones
Latha G. Stead
Source :
Case Reports in Emergency Medicine, Case Reports in Emergency Medicine, Vol 2012 (2012)
Publication Year :
2012
Publisher :
Hindawi Limited, 2012.

Abstract

The authors present a case of Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole-induced hyperkalemia in a patient with normal renal function. While toxicity of this drug has been reported in patients with renal insufficiency, this case highlights the toxicity associated with normal kidney function. Due to its popularity in the medical field and to the largely unrecognized effect of hyperkalemia, it is important to consider such adverse effects when prescribing TMX-SMX. One must be reminded of the possibility of the development of life-threatening hyperkalemia in relatively healthy patients.

Details

ISSN :
20906498 and 2090648X
Volume :
2012
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....e78761207a6c2629b608ef811ca065be
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/815907