| Betamethasone-induced hypokalemic periodic paralysis in pregnancy. | |
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PMID: 21252779 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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BACKGROUND: : Acute hypokalemic periodic paralysis may be induced by betamethasone injections during pregnancy. CASE: : A healthy 23-year-old gravid woman at 32 weeks of gestation with preterm premature rupture of membranes received two doses of 12-mg intramuscular betamethasone 24 hours apart to accelerate fetal lung maturation. She developed significant proximal muscle weakness within 16 hours after the initial dose. Her serum potassium was 1.6 mEq/L. Oral and parenteral potassium replacement restored her neuromuscular function over several days. She delivered by repeat cesarean at 34 weeks of gestation without complications for her or the neonate. CONCLUSION: : Hypokalemic periodic paralysis, a rare cause of weakness, may be induced by betamethasone injections during pregnancy and is reversible with low-risk interventions. |
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Corey M Teagarden; Carla W Picardo |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 117 ISSN: 1873-233X ISO Abbreviation: Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 2011 Feb |
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Created Date: 2011-01-21 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401101 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 433-5 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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From the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, Pennsylvania; and St. Vincent Health System, Erie, Pennsylvania and the Department of Social Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. |
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