Neonatal metabolic alkalosis and mild diuresis resulting from torasemide self-medication by the mother: a case report

Neonatal metabolic alkalosis and mild diuresis resulting from torasemide self-medication by the mother: a case report

Abstract Background Torasemide, a loop diuretic, is rarely used for pregnant women because of the risk of reduced placental blood flow resulting from decreased circulating plasma volume. We experienced a case of a newborn with metabolic alkalosis and mild polyuria. The mother was suspected of self-m...

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Main Authors: Yumi Kitahiro, Mari Hashimoto, Yukako Sonda, Miki Yagi, Kotaro Itohara, Takumi Kido, Kazumichi Fujioka, Hitomi Imafuku, Tomohiro Omura, Ikuko Yano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Care and Sciences
Subjects:
Metabolic alkalosis
Newborn
Pregnancy
Torasemide
Loop diuretic
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40780-025-00436-3
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