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Buflomedil intoxication: the little-known risk
R Martínez-Sierra1, B Lara, A Torres
1Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Hospital Regional Reina Sofía Córdoba, Spain.
Journal of Toxicology. Clinical Toxicology
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Buflomedil overdose can cause life-threatening intoxication and seizures, necessitating ventilatory support. This peripheral vasodilator poisoning may be misdiagnosed, especially when compared to tricyclic antidepressant toxicity.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Toxicology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Buflomedil is a peripheral vasodilator.
- Understanding buflomedil toxicity is crucial for clinical management.
Observation:
- A case of life-threatening buflomedil intoxication is reported.
- The patient required ventilatory support due to buflomedil ingestion.
Findings:
- Ingestion of 3.05 g of buflomedil led to severe intoxication.
- Buflomedil at 50 mg/kg body weight can induce seizures.
- Hypotension is not a characteristic symptom of buflomedil poisoning.
Implications:
- Buflomedil poisoning presents diagnostic challenges.
- It can be easily mistaken for tricyclic antidepressant overdose.
- Early recognition and appropriate supportive care are vital for managing buflomedil toxicity.