Ketoacidosis in pregnancy associated with the parenteral administration of terbutaline and betamethasone. A case report.
Diabetic ketoacidosis occurred in a woman without a prior history of glucose intolerance. The condition was associated with the combined administration of terbutaline and betamethasone. The patient required insulin therapy for the remainder of her pregnancy but had no further insulin requirements postpartum.
Bernstein
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Center Hospital of Vermont, Burlington.
Catalano
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D000328:Adult; D001623:Betamethasone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016883:Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011254:Pregnancy in Diabetics / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013726:Terbutaline / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D001623:Betamethasone; D013726:Terbutaline