Propranolol induced hypoglycemia.

A Horev, A Haim, A Zvulunov - Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews …, 2015 - europepmc.org
Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews: PER, 2015europepmc.org
ince 2008, propranolol has become the first line therapy for infantile hemangiomas. Due to
the fact that infantile hemangiomas are the most common vascular tumors of infancy, the use
of systemic propranolol has been dramatically increased in the last few years. The reported
adverse effects of propranolol in the treatment of infantile hemangiomas included
symptomatic hypoglycemia. In this review we will summarize those reports and will offer
guidelines for prevention of hypoglycemia secondary to propranolol therapy.
ince 2008, propranolol has become the first line therapy for infantile hemangiomas. Due to the fact that infantile hemangiomas are the most common vascular tumors of infancy, the use of systemic propranolol has been dramatically increased in the last few years. The reported adverse effects of propranolol in the treatment of infantile hemangiomas included symptomatic hypoglycemia. In this review we will summarize those reports and will offer guidelines for prevention of hypoglycemia secondary to propranolol therapy.
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