Spironolactone and diabetic ketoacidosis

Postgrad Med J. 1981 Sep;57(671):573-4. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.57.671.573.

Abstract

The authors describe a diabetic patient on spironolactone who, following a minor surgical procedure, developed ketoacidosis and life-threatening hyperkalaemia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Hyperkalemia / chemically induced
  • Male
  • Medication Errors
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Spironolactone / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Spironolactone