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Spontaneous dissolution of a guaifenesin stone.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16197601     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Guaifenesin is a commonly used expectorant whose use may lead to the occasional formation of guaifenesin urinary stones. We herein describe a patient who was taking 2400 mg Guaifenesin per day as part of his treatment for asthma. He had a past history of a guaifenesin stone removed ureteroscopically. His current presentation was with a 9 mm by 6 mm stone in the upper left ureter, seen on CT scan, and treated initially with a ureteral stent and hydration. After 3 weeks, the stone had disappeared, as confirmed by repeat CT scan. The genesis and treatment of guaifenesin stones is discussed.
Authors:
Thai T Nguyen; Bernard Fallon; Howard N Winfield
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Canadian journal of urology     Volume:  12     ISSN:  1195-9479     ISO Abbreviation:  Can J Urol     Publication Date:  2005 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-10-03     Completed Date:  2006-01-10     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9515842     Medline TA:  Can J Urol     Country:  Canada    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  2769-71     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Urology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1089, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Asthma / drug therapy
Expectorants / adverse effects*
Guaifenesin / adverse effects*
Humans
Male
Remission, Spontaneous
Urinary Calculi / chemically induced*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Expectorants; 93-14-1/Guaifenesin

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