Severe hypoglycaemic shock caused by chlorpropamide. (Case report).
1971
M P Mehrotra, and
M M Singh
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D007003
Hypoglycemia
A syndrome of abnormally low BLOOD GLUCOSE level. Clinical hypoglycemia has diverse etiologies. Severe hypoglycemia eventually lead to glucose deprivation of the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM resulting in HUNGER; SWEATING; PARESTHESIA; impaired mental function; SEIZURES; COMA; and even DEATH.
Severe HYPOGLYCEMIA induced by a large dose of exogenous INSULIN resulting in a COMA or profound state of unconsciousness from which the individual cannot be aroused.
Insulin Shock,Coma, Insulin,Shock, Insulin
D008875
Middle Aged
An adult aged 45 - 64 years.
Middle Age
D002747
Chlorpropamide
A sulfonylurea hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p277)