Severe hyperkalaemia due to mefenamic acid-induced hyporeninaemic hypoaldosteronism.
Described is a case of severe hyperkalaemia and hyporeninaemic hypoaldosteronism due to the inappropriate use of mefenamic acid. The causes of hyporeninaemic hypoaldosteronism are discussed and the importance of a detailed drug history emphasised.
Chan
J C
JC
Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, NT.
Chan
T Y
TY
Ko
T C
TC
Chow
C C
CC
Critchley
J A
JA
D006801:Humans; D006947:Hyperkalemia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006994:Hypoaldosteronism / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D008528:Mefenamic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged
D008528:Mefenamic Acid