Metabolic alkalosis in a patient with renal failure: role of antacids.
A 75-year-old patient with anuric renal failure developed a significant metabolic alkalosis thought to be due to the enteral absorption of "nonsystemic" antacid administered in large daily doses for prevention of recurrent peptic ulcer disease.
Nutrition Support Service, New England Deaconess Hospital, Boston, MA 02215.
S A
SA
Shikora
D F
DF
Driscoll
B R
BR
Bistrian
D000368:Aged; D000471:Alkalosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications*; D000536:Aluminum Hydroxide / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male
D000536:Aluminum Hydroxide