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. 2001 Feb;77(904):114–115. doi: 10.1136/pmj.77.904.114

Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor induced hyperkalaemic paralysis

D Dutta 1, M Fischler 1, A McClung 1
PMCID: PMC1741920  PMID: 11161080

Abstract

Secondary hyperkalaemic paralysis is a rare condition often mimicking the Guillain-Barré syndrome. There have been a few case reports of hyperkalaemia caused by renal failure, trauma, and drugs where the presentation has been with muscle weakness. A case of hyperkalaemic paralysis caused by an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor is reported.


Keywords: hyperkalaemia; paralysis; ACE inhibitors

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