Cotrimoxazole-Induced Hypoglycaemia in a Patient with Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Joint Authors
Senanayake, Russell
Mukhtar, Mamoun
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Cotrimoxazole is a commonly used antimicrobial agent which is traditionally indicated in the management of pneumocystis infection of which HIV and immunosuppressed individuals are at high risk.
Furthermore, it can be used on the long term for prophylactic indications.
Hypoglycaemia following commencement of cotrimaoxazole is a rare adverse effect which was first described in 1988.
We describe a case of hypoglycaemia shortly following initiation of cotrimoxazole indicated as long-term prophylaxis on a background of Churg-Strauss syndrome.
The patient was symptomatic for hypoglycaemia despite simultaneous use of high-dose prednisolone; however, the hypoglycaemia did not require a hospital admission.
We will explore the risk factors, monitoring requirements, and the mechanism by which co-trimoxazole induces hypoglycaemia.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Senanayake, Russell& Mukhtar, Mamoun. 2013. Cotrimoxazole-Induced Hypoglycaemia in a Patient with Churg-Strauss Syndrome. Case Reports in Endocrinology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-470386
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Senanayake, Russell& Mukhtar, Mamoun. Cotrimoxazole-Induced Hypoglycaemia in a Patient with Churg-Strauss Syndrome. Case Reports in Endocrinology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-470386
American Medical Association (AMA)
Senanayake, Russell& Mukhtar, Mamoun. Cotrimoxazole-Induced Hypoglycaemia in a Patient with Churg-Strauss Syndrome. Case Reports in Endocrinology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-470386
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-470386