Triamterene nephrolithiasis.
A 59-year-old white male presented with a triamterene renal stone and pyelonephritis, requiring percutaneous lithotomy. A combination of hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene had been previously prescribed despite no history of hypokalemia. The indications for potassium replacement therapy and risks of triamterene nephrolithiasis are reviewed.
Dooley
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Callsen
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Geiling
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D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D006852:Hydrochlorothiazide / Q000009:adverse effects; D007008:Hypokalemia / Q000139:chemically induced; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008096:Lithotripsy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011704:Pyelonephritis / Q000139:chemically induced; D014223:Triamterene / Q000009:adverse effects*
D006852:Hydrochlorothiazide; D014223:Triamterene