The optimal dose of potassium citrate in the treatment of children with distal renal tubular acidosis. - Concepedia

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The optimal dose of potassium citrate in the treatment of children with distal renal tubular acidosis.

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2002

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W Tapaneya-Olarn, Sukkasem Khositseth, C Tapaneya-Olarn, Narumon Teerakarnjana, Upsorn Chaichanajarernkul, Wasana Stitchantrakul, Thanom Petchthong

Abstract

Potassium citrate 3 mEq/kg/day for 2 months effectively normalized serum bicarbonate and decreased the risk of calcium oxalate stone but this treatment was theoretically unable to reduce the risk of calcium phosphate stone in children with distal RTA.