| Literature DB >> 18723724 |
F S Y Fan1, K M Chow, C C Szeto, P K T Li.
Abstract
Cholestyramine carries a risk of hyperchloraemic metabolic acidosis. Being cognisant of this drug-induced adverse event may reduce diagnostic delays. Emergency physicians should be alert about this condition, in particular among patients with pre-existing chronic kidney disease, or who are taking spironolactone.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18723724 DOI: 10.1136/emj.2008.059923
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Emerg Med J ISSN: 1472-0205 Impact factor: 2.740