4-Aminopyridine and Haemodialysis in the Treatment of Verapamil Intoxication

1 May 1985

journal article
research article
Published by SAGE Publications in Human Toxicology

Vol. 4 (3) , 327-329
https://doi.org/10.1177/096032718500400315

Abstract

Verapamil, a calcium antagonist, is used as an antianginal, antidysrhythmic and antihypertensive agent. Fatal intoxications with this commonly used drug have been described. We report the effects of 4-aminopyridine and haemodialysis in a patient with severe verapamil intoxication.

Keywords

ANTAGONIST
INTOXICATION
HAEMODIALYSIS
ANTIHYPERTENSIVE
FATAL
ANTIANGINAL
ANTIDYSRHYTHMIC
AMINOPYRIDINE
TREATMENT OF VERAPAMIL

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