Enalapril induced severe hyponatremia and altered sensorium in a child

Enalapril is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor widely used in children for treatment of hypertension and congestive cardiac failure. We report a 5-year-old boy who developed severe hyponatremia and altered sensorium on enalapril therapy. The serum sodium gradually became normal within 3 day...

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Published inIndian journal of pharmacology Vol. 43; no. 5; pp. 605 - 606
Main Authors Zaki, Syed Ahmed, Bhongade, Swapnil, Shanbag, Preeti
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01.09.2011
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Summary:Enalapril is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor widely used in children for treatment of hypertension and congestive cardiac failure. We report a 5-year-old boy who developed severe hyponatremia and altered sensorium on enalapril therapy. The serum sodium gradually became normal within 3 days. The patient's sensorium improved significantly on correction of hyponatremia. Through this case, we highlight the importance of monitoring serum sodium in patients on enalapril therapy.
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ISSN:0253-7613
1998-3751
DOI:10.4103/0253-7613.84984