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Digitoxin intoxication with lethal outcome

J Krappweis1, G Petereit, J Justus

  • 1Medical Hospital, Technical University Dresden, Germany.

European Journal of Medical Research
|November 25, 1996
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A digitoxin overdose was fatal due to delayed administration of specific antidotes. Timely intervention with Digitalis fab fragments is crucial for digitoxin poisoning survival.

Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Digitoxin, a cardiac glycoside, is used to treat heart failure and arrhythmias.
  • Intentional digitoxin overdose can lead to severe cardiac toxicity and death.

Observation:

  • A 65-year-old woman ingested 7 mg of digitoxin, presenting with delayed medical attention.
  • Despite initial measures like gastric lavage and activated charcoal, the patient developed complete atrioventricular block.
  • Plasma digitoxin levels indicated near-complete absorption of the ingested dose.

Findings:

  • The patient's death was attributed to severe digitoxin toxicity, specifically total atrioventricular block.
  • Delayed administration of Digitalis fab fragments, the specific antidote, was a critical factor.
  • Vomiting and gastric lavage were ineffective in removing significant amounts of absorbed digitoxin.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the critical importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment in digitoxin poisoning.
  • Timely administration of Digitalis fab fragments is essential to prevent fatal outcomes in severe digitoxin overdose.
  • Healthcare providers must be aware of the rapid absorption and severe toxicity of digitoxin, necessitating urgent antidote therapy.