What medication to take for urinary tract stones

Pharmacologic treatment of urinary tract stones is suitable for stones <0.6cm, smooth surface, and no obstruction in the urinary tract below the stone, etc. Different treatment protocols should be used for stones of different compositions. The drugs used include sodium hydrogen potassium citrate, α-mercaptopropionylglycine, ammonium chloride and so on. 1. Uric acid stones: sodium hydrogen potassium citrate, sodium bicarbonate, allopurinol, etc. 2. Cystine stones: α-mercaptopropionylglycine, acetylcystine, captopril, etc. 3. Magnesium ammonium phosphate stones: ammonium chloride, urease inhibitors, aluminum hydroxide gel, etc. Chinese medicine also has a promoting effect on stone discharge, commonly used single-flavored Chinese medicines such as moneywort, psyllium, and so on. In addition, large amounts of water should be consumed to increase urine output during drug treatment. Urinary tract stones should improve the relevant tests and examinations, if necessary, stone composition analysis to guide the treatment, the use of drugs under the guidance of a professional physician.