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. 2003 Fall;5(4):227–231.

Table 1.

Plain Radiographic Imaging Characteristics of Drug-Induced Calculi

Primary Stone Status on Plain
Drug Composition Radiography
Loop diuretics Calcium oxalate Radiopaque
Acetazolamide Calcium phosphate Radiopaque
Topiramate Calcium phosphate Radiopaque
Zonisamide Calcium phosphate Radiopaque
Laxatives (when abused) Ammonium acid urate Radiolucent
Magnesium trisilicate Silica Poorly radiopaque
Ciprofloxacin Ciprofloxacin Radiolucent
Sulfa medications Sulfa Radiolucent
Triamterene Triamterene Poorly radiopaque
Indinavir Indinavir Radiolucent
Guaifenesin/ephedrine Guaifenesin/ephedrine Radiolucent