Metabolic acidosis. Development in two patients receiving a potassium-sparing diuretic and total parenteral nutrition

Robert F. Kushner, Michael D. Sitrin

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Abstract

Two patients developed a metabolic acidosis associated with a normal undetermined anion concentration while receiving a potassium-sparing diuretic and total parenteral nutrition. In both cases the metabolic acidosis resolved within one week after discontinuing administration of the diuretic. The use of potassium-sparing diuretics in a patient receiving total parenteral nutrition requires caution and continued monitoring for this potential drug-nutrient interaction.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)343-345
Number of pages3
JournalArchives of Internal Medicine
Volume146
Issue number2
StatePublished - Jan 1 1986

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Internal Medicine

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