[Hyponatremic coma induced by oxcarbazepine: case report]

Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2003 Sep;61(3B):870-1. doi: 10.1590/s0004-282x2003000500032. Epub 2003 Oct 28.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

We report a rare case of severe hyponatremia with coma induced by the use of oxcarbazepine after one month of treatment, in pos-operatory of neurosurgery. We discuss the importance of this condition and its differential diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anticonvulsants / adverse effects*
  • Carbamazepine / adverse effects*
  • Carbamazepine / analogs & derivatives*
  • Coma / chemically induced*
  • Epilepsy / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyponatremia / chemically induced*
  • Middle Aged
  • Oxcarbazepine

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants
  • Carbamazepine
  • Oxcarbazepine