Postpartum hyperkalemia associated with magnesium sulfate.

Abstract	We report the case of a woman who first received MgSO(4) for eclampsia prophylaxis and then was treated with MgSO(4) for eclampsia. She developed hyperkalemia without severe renal failure or another explanation. We recommend close monitoring, including serial measurements of electrolytes, when MgSO(4) is administered for eclampsia prophylaxis or treatment.
Authors	Marie-Hélène Iglesias, Ellen M Giesbrecht, Peter von Dadelszen, Laura A Magee
Journal	Hypertension in pregnancy (Hypertens Pregnancy) Vol. 30 Issue 4 Pg. 481-4 ( 2011) ISSN: 1525-6065 [Electronic] England
PMID	20701474 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Anticonvulsants Magnesium Sulfate
Topics	Adult Anticonvulsants (adverse effects) Eclampsia (drug therapy, pathology) Female Humans Hyperkalemia (chemically induced) Magnesium Sulfate (adverse effects) Postpartum Period Pregnancy Pregnancy Trimester, Third Puerperal Disorders (chemically induced) Renal Insufficiency (chemically induced)

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