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- Title
Hyponatremia Following Losartan Therapy In A Patient Of Cerebro Vascular Attack.
- Authors
Harkhani, Jolly M.; Gupta, Sapna; Sood, Shikha V.; Malhotra, Supriya D.; Patel, Pankaj
- Abstract
Electrolyte imbalances are frequently encountered with the use of Losartan. Losartan is a first line drug used for hypertension with less side effects. Herein we report a case of a 60year old male patient presenting to EMD(Emergency medicine Department) with slurred speech & vomiting 3-4 times for past 1week who developed hyponatremia secondary to losartan. Patient is a known case of cerebro vascular attack since 3years, had associated hypertension and diabetes for last 10years. On admission patient's serum sodium level was 119meq/l which improved by daily sodium infusion. Hyponatremia can emerge as a serious adverse effect of losartan therapy, although not much documented in scientific literature.
- Subjects
SCIENTIFIC literature; HYPONATREMIA; HOSPITAL admission &; discharge; EMERGENCY medicine; DRUG abuse; HOSPITAL emergency services
- Publication
National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine, 2019, Vol 10, Issue 4, p83
- ISSN
2230-9969
- Publication type
Article