Steroid Induced Hypokalemia - A Case Report

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Roshni P. R.; Sai Keerthana P.C; Krishna Priya Raj

Source:

International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review & Research. , Volume 42, Issue 1, p.42-43 (2017)

URL:

http://globalresearchonline.net/journalcontents/v42-1/07.pdf

Abstract:

Prednisolone (Wysolone) is steroid. Prednisolone comes under Corticosteroid class of drug with highly Glucocorticoid activity and low Mineralocorticoid property. This property makes it useful for the treatment of different types of Inflammatory as well as AutoImmune conditions. Prednisolone prevents inflammation by limiting the rate of protein synthesis, Suppressing migration of PMN, Fibroblast and also reversing the Capillary Permeability. Herein we are presenting a Case Report of Prednisolone induced Hyokalemia.
Keywords: Prednisolone, Hypokalemia, Inflammation, Steroid.

Cite this Research Publication

Roshni P. R., P.C, S. Keerthana, and Raj, K. Priya, “Steroid Induced Hypokalemia - A Case Report”, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review & Research. , vol. 42, no. 1, pp. 42-43, 2017.

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