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Indian Journal of Pharmacology
Medknow Publications on behalf of Indian Pharmacological Society
ISSN: 0253-7613 EISSN: 0253-7613
Vol. 43, No. 4, 2011, pp. 472-473
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Bioline Code: ph11125
Full paper language: English
Document type: Special Article
Document available free of charge
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Indian Journal of Pharmacology, Vol. 43, No. 4, 2011, pp. 472-473
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Sodium artesunate-induced diuresis in a patient with malaria
Zaki, Syed Ahmed.; Shanbag, Preeti; Lad, Vijay & Shenoy, Prithi
Abstract
Sodium artesunate is used in the treatment of malaria. We report a case of sodium artesunate induced diuresis and natriuresis in a patient with malaria. Following artesunate administration there was polyuria accompanied by natriuresis that was reversed after discontinuation of artesunate treatment. The diuretic effect of artesunate can modify the course of renal failure in severe malaria. Prescribers should be aware of this effect of artesunate, so that it can be used judiciously and to the advantage of patients with severe malaria.
Keywords
Diuresis, malaria, natriuresis, sodium artesunate
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