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Verapamil acute self-poisoning.

O A da Silva, R A de Melo, J P Jorge Filho

    Clinical Toxicology
    |April 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    A young girl experienced severe hypotension and heart block after ingesting a large dose of verapamil. She recovered fully with supportive care, highlighting the drug

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Clinical Toxicology

    Background:

    • Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker used for cardiovascular conditions.
    • Accidental or intentional overdoses can lead to significant toxicity.

    Observation:

    • A previously healthy pediatric patient ingested 2400 mg of verapamil.
    • The patient presented with hypotension, trifascicular block, mental confusion, metabolic acidosis, and hyperglycemia.

    Findings:

    • Verapamil overdose can cause severe cardiovascular and neurological effects.
    • Symptomatic and supportive therapy is effective in managing verapamil toxicity.

    Implications:

    • This case underscores the critical importance of careful verapamil dosing, especially in pediatric populations.
    • Understanding the mechanism of verapamil toxicity is crucial for emergency medical management.