Abstract
Electrolytes imbalance has been reported with the use of several antimicrobials. We report a case of severe hypokalemia secondary to piperacillin/tazobactam in a patient with normal renal function and normal serum potassium level who had presented with a fractured neck of femur. The electrolytes abnormality was corrected once piperacillin/tazobactam was stopped. To our knowledge, this is the first case to describe an early severe hypokalemia induced by piperacillin/ tazobactam therapy in an otherwise healthy individual.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 419-20 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 6 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2010 |