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Sodium Taurocholate Induced Severe Acute Pancreatitis in C57BL/6 Mice
Published on: June 28, 2021
Over-the-Counter Drug Causing Acute Pancreatitis
Swetha Parvataneni1, Rajesh Essrani2, Shehriyar Mehershahi3
1Geisinger Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown, PA, USA.
Over-the-counter calcium carbonate, a common antacid, can rarely cause acute pancreatitis. This case highlights a potential risk associated with excessive use of this widely available medication.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Acute pancreatitis has diverse etiologies including gallstones, alcohol, and metabolic factors like hypercalcemia.
- Hypercalcemia-induced acute pancreatitis is a recognized but uncommon condition.
- Over-the-counter (OTC) calcium carbonate is a frequent cause of hypercalcemia.
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