A Case Report on Neonatal Bartter Syndrome and It’s Effective Management-Clinical Pharmacist Perspective

Bartter Syndrome is an inherited renal tubular disorder with hypokalaemia, hypochloremic and metabolic alkalosis. The syndrome was diagnosed by elevated serum renin levels, which is seen in our case, improved with potassium supplements and Indomethacin. In some patients Indomethacin therapy failed to resolve or prevent nephrocalcinosis. We are reporting a case of neonatal bartter syndrome responded well to Indomethacin and appropriate electrolyte therapy which gradually improved the general condition of the child. Unless there is a high degree of suspicion, patients may go undiagnosed or may be incorrectly managed for protein–energy malnutrition. Early diagnosis helps in improving the outcome by Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) and NSAID’s.

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