論文

2021年10月

Severe hypokalemia due to Kampo medicine (Shakuyakukanzoto): A report of two cases

Journal of Herbal Medicine
  • Koshi Ota
  • ,
  • Hiroki Yokoyama
  • ,
  • Kensuke Fujii
  • ,
  • Eriko Nakamura
  • ,
  • Masahiro Oka
  • ,
  • Kanna Ota
  • ,
  • Yohei Sano
  • ,
  • Akira Takasu

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研究論文(学術雑誌)
DOI
10.1016/j.hermed.2021.100467

Case: Shakuyakukanzoto (SKT) has long been used for the treatment of muscle cramps. A typical and well-known adverse effect of SKT is licorice-induced pseudoaldosteronism with symptoms of hypokalemia and hypertension. Outcome: Herein, we report two cases of severe hypokalemia due to SKT-induced pseudoaldosteronism. Both patients were female, over 80 years old and with a history of prolonged SKT usage. Symptoms related to pseudoaldosteronism resolved soon after SKT stoppage with spironolactone. Conclusion: SKT-induced pseudoaldosteronism should be considered in elderly patients with hypokalemia and hypertension.

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hermed.2021.100467
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  • DOI : 10.1016/j.hermed.2021.100467
  • ISSN : 2210-8033
  • eISSN : 2210-8041
  • SCOPUS ID : 85108158399

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