Think carefully before prescribing Septazole with potassium-boosting drugs

AS A PHARMACIST, you will hear more about possible harm when TMP/SMX ( Bactrim, Septrin, Septazole , etc) is combined with medications that increase potassium ( ACEIs , spironolactone , etc). This interaction is more risky than previously thought and is popping up on more drug interaction software . Trimethoprim decreases urinary excre…