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ea0094p197 | Bone and Calcium | SFEBES2023

Hypokalemia associated with Meropenem administration: a case report

Al-Qaysi Amina , Timamy Abdulmalik , Fernandes Alysid , Chizooma Eugine , H Ahmed Mohamed , Owles Henry , Panourgia Maria

Introduction: Hypokalemia is one of the commonly encountered electrolyte derangements in clinical practice. Numerous conditions and certain medications can trigger hypokalemia such as Piperacillin/Tazobactam, Flucloxacillin, Cephalexin and Vancomycin.Case report: A 72-year-old lady was admitted following a fall sustaining a right neck of femur fracture. Prior to this admission, she was on chemotherapy for non-small cell ...