Acute pulmonary edema caused by ingestion of hydrochlorothiazide. Wis Med J 1997 Mar;96(3):38-9
Date
03/01/1997Pubmed ID
9086857Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0030945145 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 6 CitationsAbstract
Hydrochlorothiazide is one of most commonly prescribed antihypertensive diuretics. In this case, an allergic reaction to hydrochlorothiazide resulted in severe pulmonary edema. Hydrochlorothiazide, one of the most commonly prescribed drugs, is a diuretic which is usually well tolerated. Common side effects include dizziness, weakness, fatigue, and cramps. These side effects are usually caused by fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Acute pulmonary edema, first reported by Steinberg in 1968, is a rare but potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to hydrochlorothiazide. This case illustrates many of the typical presenting features of the reaction.
Author List
Young CC, Kyle JL, Young RTAuthor
Craig C. Young MD Professor in the Orthopaedic Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Acute DiseaseAdult
Diuretics
Female
Humans
Hydrochlorothiazide
Middle Aged
Pulmonary Edema