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Consecutive hypoglycemia attacks induced by co-trimoxazole followed by pentamidine in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

Authors :
Okazaki M
Okazaki M
Nakamura M
Asagiri T
Takeuchi S
Source :
International journal of STD & AIDS [Int J STD AIDS] 2019 Jan; Vol. 30 (1), pp. 86-89. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Aug 31.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Both co-trimoxazole and pentamidine are used for the treatment of pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) and are known to cause hypoglycemia as an adverse drug reaction. Here, we describe a rare case of a late-diagnosed female patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) who developed the first hypoglycemic attack as an adverse effect of co-trimoxazole, followed by a second hypoglycemic attack as an adverse effect of pentamidine. Physicians caring for patients with AIDS and PCP should be aware of possible hypoglycemia in patients with many risk factors.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1758-1052
Volume :
30
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
International journal of STD & AIDS
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30170528
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0956462418795580