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Perioperative genitourinary infection associated with sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor use.
J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect
  • Stephen Melnick, Reading Hospital-Tower Health
  • Priya Rajagopalan, Reading Hospital-Tower Health
  • Theresa Lynn, Reading Hospital-Tower Health
  • Anthony Donato, Reading Hospital-Tower Health
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-15-2018
Abstract

Context: Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors are a novel treatment approved for type 2 diabetes mellitus to lower hyperglycemia, systolic blood pressure, and promote weight loss. Commonly reported serious adverse events include increased mycotic urogenital infections, orthostatic hypotension, and normoglycemic ketoacidosis. Case report: We present a case of a 47-year old man with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus initiated on the SGLT-2 inhibitor canagliflozin preoperatively before a penile implant, who presented with late postoperative MRSA bacteremia and scrotal abscess requiring implant extraction. Conclusion: As the SGLT-2 inhibitors are gaining in popularity, prescribers must be aware of the potential adverse genitourinary infectious outcomes. Providers should use caution and avoid initiating SGLT-2 inhibitors in the perioperative setting, and may even consider holding or discontinuing this medication in the setting of impending GU surgery.

Citation Information
Stephen Melnick, Priya Rajagopalan, Theresa Lynn and Anthony Donato. "Perioperative genitourinary infection associated with sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor use." J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect Vol. 8 Iss. 5 (2018) p. 315 - 316
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/anthony-donato/16/