The anion gap (AG) is a clinical tool used to help diagnose acid-base disorders in patients. It is calculated using the levels of certain electrolytes in the blood and can provide valuable ...
It is composed mainly of plasma proteins (primarily albumin) that carry a negative charge. In the setting of hypoalbuminemia, therefore, the baseline anion gap may be less than 3 mEq/L.
Use of the Naranjo et al. [12] adverse drug reaction probability scale indicated a probable relationship between hyperchloremic, normal anion-gap, metabolic acidosis and topiramate. This adverse ...