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VOL. 6, ISSUE 2 (2020)
A case report on atypical antipsychotic polypharmacy induced diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA): Need for a pharmacy care programme to improve medication related outcomes
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P Joise, PK Kabeer, Jennet P
Abstract
The 1st line agents for the management of schizophrenia are the Second-Generation Antipsychotics (SGAs) due to the superior efficacy in comparison to First-Generation typical antipsychotics. Associated with metabolic disturbances. People with schizophrenia have an excess mortality, 2 to 3 times higher than the general population and is primarily associated with metabolic disturbances and poor adherence to the therapy. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a rare, but potentially fatal hyperglycemic emergency from dysregulated acute glucose metabolism, which may be associated with the use of SGAs. We report a case of 63-year-old Females chizophrenic patient who presented with DKA along with metabolic abnormalities from antipsychotic poly-pharmacy.
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Pages:52-53
How to cite this article:
P Joise, PK Kabeer, Jennet P "A case report on atypical antipsychotic polypharmacy induced diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA): Need for a pharmacy care programme to improve medication related outcomes". International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Vol 6, Issue 2, 2020, Pages 52-53
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