Pseudo-hyperaldosteronism caused by compound glycyrrhizin tablets: a case report

• 作者: Jing Lai Qi Zhang Yun-Ying Zhang
• 来源期刊: 亚洲毒理学研究
• 学科: 医学
• 关键词: Compound glycyrrhizin tablets Pseudo-hyperaldosteronism Adverse drug reactions
• 年，卷（期）: yzdlxyj,（2）
• 页码范围: 81-84
• 页数: 4页
• 分类号: R57

摘要

Compound glycyrrhizin tablets(CGT)is a glycyrrhizin-containing preparation for the treatment of chronic hepatic diseases,it contained Glycyrrhizin,Monoammonium Glycyrrhizinate,Aminoacetic Acid and Methionine.CGT has been shown to have anti-inflammatory,anti-oxidative,and anti-viral effects.Although pseudo-hyperaldosteronism was reported as its important side effects,the frequency was unknown.A 59-year-old male patient with tuberculous pleurisy received CGT to prevent impairment in liver function which was caused by antituberculosis drugs.After more than one month,it appeared edema in the lower extremity,blood pressure increased,serum potassium lowed,serum sodium raised at the normal high limit.Finally,it was improved by suspending the CGT and diuretic treatment.