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