Water intoxication and Syntocinon infusion.
A case of severe water intoxication with convulsion and prolonged coma, following the use of a high dose Syntocinon infusion is described. The pathogenesis and treatment of the condition are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D003128:Coma / Q000139:chemically induced; D004231:Diuresis / Q000187:drug effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010121:Oxytocin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012640:Seizures / Q000139:chemically induced; D014869:Water Intoxication / Q000139:chemically induced*
D010121:Oxytocin