Abstract
Recent studies have demonstrated a role for calcium channel blocking agents in the treatment of persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy. We report a 30 day old infant with PHHI whom we successfully treated with oral nifedipine alone.
MeSH terms
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Calcium Channel Blockers / therapeutic use*
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Female
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Humans
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Hyperinsulinism / complications*
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Hypoglycemia / drug therapy*
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Hypoglycemia / etiology*
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Infant, Newborn
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Nifedipine / therapeutic use*
Substances
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Calcium Channel Blockers
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Nifedipine