Heparin-induced hyperkalemia confirmed by drug rechallenge

Subcutaneous heparin is commonly used as a prophylaxis against deep venous thrombosis in a wide variety of hospitalized patients. As with most medications, heparin has a significant side effect profile; heparin-induced hyperkalemia is an unusual but well described side effect. To increase awareness...

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Published inAmerican journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation Vol. 79; no. 1; p. 93
Main Authors Orlando, M P, Dillon, M E, O'Dell, M W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.2000
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Anticoagulants - adverse effects
Female
Heparin - adverse effects
Humans
Hyperkalemia - chemically induced
Hyperkalemia - physiopathology
Male
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Summary:Subcutaneous heparin is commonly used as a prophylaxis against deep venous thrombosis in a wide variety of hospitalized patients. As with most medications, heparin has a significant side effect profile; heparin-induced hyperkalemia is an unusual but well described side effect. To increase awareness of heparin-induced hyperkalemia and of those patients at greatest risk, we present two cases of documented hyperkalemia induced by heparin and reconfirmed by drug rechallenge.
ISSN:0894-9115
DOI:10.1097/00002060-200001000-00019