ISSN:
1432-1041
Keywords:
diuretics
;
triamterene
;
magnesium
;
potassium
;
plasma
;
skeletal muscle
;
hydrochlorothiazide
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The effects on plasma and skeletal muscle electrolytes of the combination of triamterene 37.5 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg daily were studied in 19 patients on prior long-term (〉1 year) diuretic therapy for arterial hypertension and/or congestive heart failure. A further 20 patients fulfilling the same admission criteria were used as controls. Blood samples and skeletal muscle biopsies were taken before the study and after 6 months on therapy. The diuretic-treated group had a significant increase in skeletal muscle potassium and magnesium after 6 months on therapy as compared to the controls. Thus, the combination of triameterene and hydrochlorothiazide appeared effective in preserving the cellular content of potassium and magnesium on a long-term basis in the type of patient studied.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00542490
