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2999184 
Journal Article 
The effect of oral salbutamol on serum potassium and blood sugar 
Hastwell, G; Lambert, BE 
1978 
Yes 
British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
ISSN: 0306-5456
EISSN: 1365-215X 
85 
10 
767-769 
English 
708661 
Serum potassium and blood sugar concentrations were measured in six patients treated with oral salbutamol to inhibit premature labour. The fall in serum potassium and rise in blood sugar were variable and not present in every patient. The values returned to the normal range usually within 72 hours of continuous usage of the drug.