Hyperkalemia as a late side effect of prolonged adrenocorticotropic hormone therapy for infantile spasms

A. Zeharia, Y. Levy, A. Rachmel, M. Nitzan, R. Steinherz

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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)433-436
Number of pages4
JournalHelvetica Paediatrica Acta
Volume42
Issue number5-6
StatePublished - 1987
Externally publishedYes

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