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 in | Indian journal of pharmacology Vol. 43; no. 5 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Published |
India
Medknow Publications on behalf of Indian Pharmacological Society
15.03.2012
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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 |