Lynn Poyser
23 Jul 2015 · Coroner ARW Forrest · South Lincolnshire
The coroner's concerns
1. co-prescription of ACEI drugs and Spironolactone leading to hyperkalaemia
“Evidence was presented at the inquest to the effect that the interaction between Lisinopril and Spironolactone is well known, and that Lisinopril can precipitate deterioration in a patient's renal function. NICE published guidelines on initiation of Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor therapy indicates that patients should be reviewed one to two weeks after initiation of therapy and have their renal function and electrolyte status checked 10 - 14 days after initiation of ACEI therapy. This”
Responses
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