Pentobarbital-induced lactic acidosis following status epilepticus barbiturate coma

BMJ Case Rep. 2018 Feb 22:2018:bcr2017223482. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2017-223482.

Abstract

We present a rare case of pentobarbital infusion causing propylene glycol-induced lactic acidosis, during refractory status epilepticus treatment in a 66-year-old man without seizure history.

Keywords: drug interactions; epilepsy and seizures; neurology (drugs And medicines); pharmacokinetics.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acidosis, Lactic / chemically induced*
  • Aged
  • Coma / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Hypnotics and Sedatives / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Pentobarbital / adverse effects*
  • Status Epilepticus / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Hypnotics and Sedatives
  • Pentobarbital