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Empagliflozin-Associated Pancreatitis in the Setting of Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome

Borrelli JC, Cioffi MA, Martini N, Samarneh MM

Research Square, 2023

Abstract

Abstract Acute pancreatitis is the leading cause of gastrointestinal hospital admissions in the United States [1]. While there are variety of presentations, the majority to not require stay in the intensive care unit. Medication side effect is one large cause of pancreatitis. More recently diabetic agents have been linked to pancreatitis. Here we describe a case of pancreatitis caused by a SGLT-2 Inhibitor, Empagliflozin, and the acceleration into hyperosmolar hypoglycemic syndrome and ICU admission. We hope to provide more information for clinicians detailing the link and outlining the management in cases such as this which do significantly increase inpatient morbidity and mortality.

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