Severe alkalosis and hypokalemia with stanozolol misuse

Stanozolol is a popular androgenic anabolic steroid, used by body builders and athletes for physical performance enhancement. There are few data on its potential adverse effects and no documented cases of it causing severe electrolyte imbalance. Here, we report a patient presenting to a tertiary car...

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Published in:The American journal of emergency medicine 2014-02, Vol.32 (2), p.196.e3-196.e4
Main Authors: Maini, Alexander A.N., MA (Cantab), MB, BS, Maxwell-Scott, Hector, BM, BS, MSc, Marks, Daniel J.B., PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Disease
Adult
Alkalosis - chemically induced
Anabolic Agents - adverse effects
Bioavailability
Cocaine
Diuretics
Electrolytes
Emergency
Emergency medical care
Humans
Hypokalemia - chemically induced
Male
Metabolism
Stanozolol - adverse effects
Substance-Related Disorders - complications
Urine
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Summary:Stanozolol is a popular androgenic anabolic steroid, used by body builders and athletes for physical performance enhancement. There are few data on its potential adverse effects and no documented cases of it causing severe electrolyte imbalance. Here, we report a patient presenting to a tertiary care emergency department with reduced conscious level, profound hypokalemia, and severe metabolic alkalosis, resulting from stanozolol misuse. This is the first such case reported.
ISSN:0735-6757
1532-8171
DOI:10.1016/j.ajem.2013.09.027