Iatrogenic severe hypernatremia : a case report

الملخص EN

Lactulose is a common first-line therapy for acute and chronic hepatic encephalopathy, which is generally considered a safe medication and used liberally.

This report aims to highlight an uncommon but serious side effect of using lactulose.

A case study is presented of a severe and acute hypernatremia caused by lactulose therapy for acute hepatic encephalopathy precipitated by a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt procedure.