Hyperkalemia as a late side effect of prolonged adrenocorticotropic hormone therapy for infantile spasms.
Two infants developed hyperkalemia shortly after cessation of prolonged ACTH therapy for infantile spasms. We wish to call for cautious approach at time of cessation of prolonged ACTH therapy because of possible unexpected and only partially understood hazardous side effects such as hyperkalemia.
D003366:Cosyntropin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004569:Electroencephalography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006947:Hyperkalemia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007223:Infant; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008297:Male; D013036:Spasms, Infantile / Q000188:drug therapy*
D003366:Cosyntropin; C006418:adrenocorticotropin zinc