Acute pulmonary edema caused by ingestion of hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydrochlorothiazide is one of most commonly prescribed antihypertensive diuretics. In this case, an allergic reaction to hydrochlorothiazide resulted in severe pulmonary edema. Hydrochlorothiazide, one of the most commonly prescribed drugs, is a diuretic which is usually well tolerated. Common side effects include dizziness, weakness, fatigue, and cramps. These side effects are usually caused by fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Acute pulmonary edema, first reported by Steinberg in 1968, is a rare but potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to hydrochlorothiazide. This case illustrates many of the typical presenting features of the reaction.
Young
C C
CC
Department of Community & Family Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 53226, USA.
Kyle
J L
JL
Young
R T
RT
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D004232:Diuretics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006852:Hydrochlorothiazide / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000139:chemically induced*
D004232:Diuretics; D006852:Hydrochlorothiazide