A Rare Life threatening Side Effect of Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole: A Case Report
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Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole, hyperkalemia, meliodosisAbstract
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole is associated with rare life threatening side effect of hyperkalemia. We described a case of life threatening hyperkalemia in a patient treated with Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole as part of the eradication therapy for Meliodosis.References
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