Wednesday, November 26, 2014

BMJ - Co-trimoxazole and sudden death

 "Co-trimoxazole and sudden death in patients receiving inhibitors of renin-angiotensin system: population based study"

"Conclusions |
In older patients receiving angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers, co-trimoxazole is associated with an increased risk of sudden death. Unrecognized severe hyperkalemia may underlie this finding. When appropriate, alternative antibiotics should be considered in such patients."

http://www.bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g6196

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