Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy--successful therapy with nifedipine

Indian J Pediatr. 2002 Mar;69(3):271-2. doi: 10.1007/BF02734240.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Calcium Channel Blockers / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperinsulinism / complications*
  • Hypoglycemia / drug therapy*
  • Hypoglycemia / etiology*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Nifedipine / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Calcium Channel Blockers
  • Nifedipine