Gefitinib induced severe hyponatremia: A case report.

Gopal Krishana BohraDeepak KumarGopal Krishana BohraNaresh Midha

Published in: Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (2020)

Hyponatremia in cancer patients is associated with poor prognosis and prolonged hospital stay. Possibility of gefitinib-induced hyponatremia should be considered in order to achieve early diagnosis and prevent significant mortality in cancer patients.

Keyphrases

poor prognosis
small cell lung cancer
high glucose
long non coding rna
diabetic rats
drug induced
epidermal growth factor receptor
healthcare
early onset
risk factors
cardiovascular events
emergency department
cardiovascular disease
endothelial cells
atrial fibrillation
tyrosine kinase