Minoxidil-Induced Pleuro-Pericardial Effusion With Tamponade
October 2023
in “
Curēus
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TLDR Stopping minoxidil and draining fluid around the heart can save lives in rare cases.
Minoxidil-induced pleuro-pericardial effusion, particularly when complicated by cardiac tamponade, requires prompt pericardiocentesis and discontinuation of the drug to be lifesaving. This report details a rare case in a patient with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis, who showed improvement following these interventions.
