6/15/2013

Kidney Stones - Medications




Calcium Stones
If you’re prone to calcium stones, your doctor may
prescribe a thiazide diuretic. If you have calcium stones
because renal tubular acidosis, your doctor may put you on
sodium or potassium bicarbonate.
 

Struvite Stones
Since sturvite stones are caused by bacteria in the urine,
antibiotics are used to cure and prevent them. Your doctor
may suggest long-term use of antibiotics in small doses to
prevent any future kidney stones.
 

Uric Acid Stones
For uric acid stones, your doctor may want you to take
Zyloprim or Aloprim. These medications reduce uric acid
levels in your blood and urine.
 

Cystine Stones
Cystine stones are the most difficult to treat because they
are the hardest. Your doctor may prescribe medications to
alkalinize the urine, in addition to recommending an
extremely high urine output.





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