Development of donepezil-induced hypokalemia following treatment of cognitive impairment / 영남의대학술지
Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine
;
: 65-69, 2021.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Donepezil is a cholinesterase inhibitor used extensively to treat Alzheimer disease. The increased cholinergic activity is associated with adverse effects, therefore gastrointestinal symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, are common. Hypokalemia is a rare adverse event that occurs in less than 1% of donepezil-treated patients. Although hypokalemia of mild and moderate grade does not present serious signs and symptoms, severe hypokalemia often results in prolonged hospitalization and mortality. Herein, we report a case of hypokalemia developed after the initiation of donepezil therapy for cognitive impairment.
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Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine
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2021
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