Hyperkalaemic paralysis due to spironolactone

Postgrad Med J. 1980 Apr;56(654):254-5. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.56.654.254.

Abstract

A case is reported of an adult who presented with hyperkalaemic muscular paralysis induced by spironolactone.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Edema / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Hyperkalemia / chemically induced*
  • Male
  • Paralysis / chemically induced*
  • Spironolactone / adverse effects*
  • Spironolactone / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Spironolactone