Trimethoprim-Induced Hyperkalaemia
Perazella M. Trimethoprim-Induced Hyperkalaemia. Drug Safety 2000, 22: 227-236. PMID: 10738846, DOI: 10.2165/00002018-200022030-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRenal potassium excretionPotassium excretionHigh urinary flow ratesPotassium homeostasisManagement of hyperkalaemiaGlomerular filtration ratePotassium-sparing diuretic amilorideUrinary flow rateRecognition of patientsDistal nephron cellsTrimethoprim therapyRenal impairmentCommon complicationLoop diureticsEpithelial sodium channelIntravenous fluidsVolume repletionAdverse reactionsFiltration rateRisk factorsStandard dosageAntikaliuretic effectHyperkalaemiaIsotonic fluidsDistal nephron