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Increased drug effect induced by surgery

J Feely

    Human Toxicology
    |October 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Thyrotoxic patients on propranolol and digoxin experienced bradycardia after surgery. Postoperative surgery significantly increased drug levels, indicating altered drug handling during the perioperative period.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Cardiology
    • Endocrinology

    Background:

    • Thyrotoxicosis management often involves beta-blockers like propranolol and cardiac glycosides such as digoxin.
    • Maintaining therapeutic drug levels is crucial for patient safety, especially during surgical interventions.

    Observation:

    • A thyrotoxic patient on a stable regimen of propranolol and digoxin developed severe bradycardia following surgery.
    • Preoperative and postoperative measurements revealed a significant increase in plasma propranolol and serum digoxin concentrations.

    Findings:

    • Surgical procedures can substantially alter the pharmacokinetics of commonly used medications.
    • Perioperative changes in drug disposition may lead to supra-therapeutic drug levels and adverse events like bradycardia.

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    Implications:

    • Clinicians must carefully monitor drug levels and patient hemodynamics in thyrotoxic patients undergoing surgery.
    • Adjusting medication dosages may be necessary to prevent adverse drug events in the perioperative period.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms of altered drug handling during surgery in thyrotoxic patients.