Life-threatening hypokalaemia from abuse of Nurofen Plus.
Lambert
A Paul
AP
Division of Medicine, Taunton and Somerset Hospital, Musgrove Park, Taunton TA1 5DA, UK. Paul.Lambert@tst.nhs.uk
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D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007008:Hypokalemia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D007052:Ibuprofen / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D011188:Potassium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate; D011188:Potassium; D007052:Ibuprofen