2021年10月
Severe hypokalemia due to Kampo medicine (Shakuyakukanzoto): A report of two cases
Journal of Herbal Medicine
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- 研究論文(学術雑誌)
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- 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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- DOI : 10.1016/j.hermed.2021.100467
- ISSN : 2210-8033
- eISSN : 2210-8041
- SCOPUS ID : 85108158399