Adrenaline-induced hypotension in the context of significant quetiapine overdose
Enyioma Anomelechi1, Robert Hirst2
1Emergency Department Great Western Hospital Swindon UK.
Abstract:
In patients presenting with hypotension due to significant quetiapine or mixed overdose, adrenaline should be avoided and consider medications such as noradrenaline or vasopressin as an alternative. If using noradrenaline peripherally, use a lower concentration (4 mg in 50 mL 5% glucose) and use a large bore cannula in a large vein.
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