Hypokalaemia in ibuprofen and codeine phosphate abuse

Authors: B.T. Dyer1; J.L. Martin1; J.L. Mitchell1; N.C. Sauven1; B. Gazzard1

Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice, Volume 58, Number 11, November 2004 , pp. 1061-1062(2)

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing

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Abstract:

Summary

Ibuprofen abuse may be more prevalent than generally considered. Although normally benign, serious complications have been documented. We report an unusual presentation of hypokalaemia and its associated symptoms as a result of Nurofen Plus® (200 mg ibuprofen + 12.8 mg codeine phosphate) abuse. Ibuprofen is generally not included in a standard toxicology screen, but should be considered as a rare cause of hypokalaemia.

Keywords: Ibuprofen abuse; hypokalaemia

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1111/j.1368-5031.2004.00304.x

Affiliations: 1: Imperial College, London, UK

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