title: Trimethoprim related Hyperkalaemia in a patient with Renal Tubular Acidosis Type 4.
abstract: Hyperkalaemia is a common, treatable, medical emergency, often with an iatrogenic cause. This case illustrates the vulnerability of patients with pre-existing renal tubular acidosis type 4 to medications that further inhibit renin-aldosterone action. The case also illustrates the danger of keeping entirely separate case notes between different hospital disciplines.
authors: Geriatric Medicine Dept., The Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich IP4 5PD.
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