Trimethoprim and hyperkalaemia Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Trimethoprim Side Effects Report #5976633-8
Trimethoprim side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 01, 2008. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with wound infection, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with Trimethoprim. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperkalaemia, renal failure acute. Trimethoprim dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Trimethoprim Side Effects Report #5603988-6
Trimethoprim side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 23, 2008. Female patient, 87 years of age, weighting 174.2 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Trimethoprim. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperkalaemia, metabolic acidosis, pain , renal failure acute. Trimethoprim dosage: 160/800MG 1 PO. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN, FUROSEMIDE, ASPIRIN, ACETAMINOPHEN, PROMETHAZINE, LATANOPROST, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MONOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Trimethoprim Side Effects Report #5186296-X
Trimethoprim side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 29, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Trimethoprim. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperkalaemia, renal failure acute. Trimethoprim dosage: 400 MG (200 MG, 2 IN 1 D), ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Trimethoprim Side Effects Report #5711284-1
Trimethoprim side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 18, 2008. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection and was treated with Trimethoprim. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperkalaemia, renal failure acute. Trimethoprim dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Trimethoprim Side Effects Report #4820554-0
Trimethoprim side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 02, 2005. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 271.2 lb, was diagnosed with prostatic disorder and was treated with Trimethoprim. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperkalaemia. Trimethoprim dosage: 100 MG BID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Trimethoprim Side Effects Report #4950059-8
Trimethoprim side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 20, 2006. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 202.4 lb, was diagnosed with prophylaxis, prostatitis and was treated with Trimethoprim. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperkalaemia, post procedural complication, postoperative renal failure. Trimethoprim dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GENTAMICIN, AMPICILLIN, FINASTERIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Trimethoprim Side Effects Report #5873600-X
Trimethoprim side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 04, 2008. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with mastoiditis, otitis media and was treated with Trimethoprim. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, hyperkalaemia. Trimethoprim dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Trimethoprim Side Effects Report #5993048-7
Trimethoprim side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 10, 2008. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 282.2 lb, was diagnosed with infection , pain  and was treated with Trimethoprim. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperkalaemia. Trimethoprim dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NAPROXEN. Patient recovered.

Trimethoprim Side Effects Report #5777123-8
Trimethoprim side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 17, 2008. Female patient, weighting 112.4 lb, was diagnosed with bacteraemia and was treated with Trimethoprim. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperkalaemia, renal failure acute. Trimethoprim dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACYCLOVIR, FLUCONAZOLE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, TACROLIMUS, VITAMINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Trimethoprim Side Effects Report #5745381-1
Trimethoprim side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 14, 2008. Female patient, 80 years of age, was treated with Trimethoprim. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperkalaemia, renal tubular acidosis. Trimethoprim dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOSARTAN POTASSIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.