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Recurrent hydrochlorothiazide-induced pulmonary edema

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Hydrochlorothiazide-induced pulmonary edema is an unusual but life-threatening adverse reaction. It causes hypoxemia, hypotension, tachycardia, fever, and occasionally electrocardiographic and echocardiographic abnormalities. The mechanism of production is, probably, idiosyncratic.

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  1. Intensive Care Service, Consorci Hospitalari Pare Taulí, Pare Taulí s/n., 08208, Sabadell, Spain

    A. Mas & J. Vallés

  2. Department of Internal Medicine, Consorci Hospitalari Pare Taulí, Pare Taulí s/n, 08208, Sabadell, Spain

    R. Jordana & M. Cervantes

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Mas, A., Jordana, R., Vallés, J. et al. Recurrent hydrochlorothiazide-induced pulmonary edema. Intensive Care Med 24, 363–365 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s001340050581

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