Hydrochlorothiazide-induced acute pulmonary edema

Cleve Clin J Med. 1990 Mar-Apr;57(2):181-4. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.57.2.181.

Abstract

Hydrochlorothiazide-induced acute pulmonary edema has been reported rarely. Despite the frequency of hydrochlorothiazide use and the potential for this life-threatening side effect, it has received little organized attention in the literature. Treatment of the syndrome involves supportive therapy. The authors present a case report and review the 16 previously described cases.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrochlorothiazide / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pulmonary Edema / chemically induced*
  • Pulmonary Edema / diagnostic imaging
  • Pulmonary Edema / therapy
  • Radiography
  • Sex Factors

Substances

  • Hydrochlorothiazide