Abstract
Trimethoprim (TMP) is a commonly prescribed antibiotic with few adverse effects. However on rare occasions, TMP is associated with electrolyte disturbances. As seen in our three patients, TMP can be associated with symptomatic hyponatraemia which required hospitalization. In one of these patients, hyperkalaemia and type 4 renal tubular acidosis were also present. These electrolyte and acid-base disorders were corrected after discontinuation of TMP. A small number of patients with TMP-induced electrolyte imbalances have been reported in the English-language medical literature to date but mostly with the use of TMP in combination with sulfamethoxazole. In association with TMP use, hyperkalaemia has been more commonly reported than hyponatraemia. These changes in sodium and potassium balance are thought to be related to TMP inhibiting sodium ion influx via the epithelial sodium channel in the cortical collecting duct. The association between symptomatic hyponatraemia and TMP emphasizes the need to evaluate electrolytes in patients presenting with clinical change after commencing on this drug.
Keywords: Electrolyte disorders, hyponatraemia, sodium, trimethoprim, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
Current Drug Safety
Title:Hyponatraemia Associated with Trimethoprim Use
Volume: 9 Issue: 1
Author(s): Kareeann Sok Fun Khow and Tuck Yean Yong
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Keywords: Electrolyte disorders, hyponatraemia, sodium, trimethoprim, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
Abstract: Trimethoprim (TMP) is a commonly prescribed antibiotic with few adverse effects. However on rare occasions, TMP is associated with electrolyte disturbances. As seen in our three patients, TMP can be associated with symptomatic hyponatraemia which required hospitalization. In one of these patients, hyperkalaemia and type 4 renal tubular acidosis were also present. These electrolyte and acid-base disorders were corrected after discontinuation of TMP. A small number of patients with TMP-induced electrolyte imbalances have been reported in the English-language medical literature to date but mostly with the use of TMP in combination with sulfamethoxazole. In association with TMP use, hyperkalaemia has been more commonly reported than hyponatraemia. These changes in sodium and potassium balance are thought to be related to TMP inhibiting sodium ion influx via the epithelial sodium channel in the cortical collecting duct. The association between symptomatic hyponatraemia and TMP emphasizes the need to evaluate electrolytes in patients presenting with clinical change after commencing on this drug.
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Khow Sok Fun Kareeann and Yong Yean Tuck, Hyponatraemia Associated with Trimethoprim Use, Current Drug Safety 2014; 9 (1) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1574886308666131230160847
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1574886308666131230160847 |
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