The Safety of TMP-SMX Use in Patients Taking an ACE-I or ARB ABSTRACT Background: Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-I) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) are commonly used medications for hypertension, heart failure, and diabetes. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) is a commonly used antibiotic for many bacterial infections. While hyperkalemia is a known risk of each drug, little has […]
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