Citation

Garg A, Panda S, Dalvi P, Mehra S, Ray S, Singh VK. Indian J. Crit. Care Med. 2014; 18(3): 173-175.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, Publisher Medknow Publications)

DOI

10.4103/0972-5229.128709

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

We present a case of a 32-year-old male doctor, with type I diabetes mellitus on daily insulin therapy, who allegedly consumed large doses of digoxin and propranolol along with simultaneous administration of large dose of insulin with suicidal intent. Initial investigations revealed serum digoxin levels of 7.5 ng/ml, serum insulin 500 μIU/ml, and serum C-peptide 0.43 ng/ml. He was managed with charcoal-based hemoperfusion for digoxin overdose along with injection glucagon for propranolol overdose. His blood sugar levels were maintained with continuous infusion of 20% dextrose till the patient was allowed to take oral diet. Significant clinical improvement was noticed with this therapy which was evident by progressively declining serum digoxin levels, normalization of pulse rate, and adequate blood glucose levels. Finally, with a good hemodynamic profile and a serum digoxin level well within normal limits, he was discharged following consultation with a psychiatrist.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; human; male; case report; suicide attempt; drug overdose; insulin glargine; article; drug intoxication; stomach lavage; activated carbon; digoxin; glucose blood level; propranolol; glucose; C peptide; hypoglycemia; insulin blood level; insulin dependent diabetes mellitus; electrocardiography; glucagon; bradycardia; insulin treatment; digitalis intoxication; hemoperfusion; arterial gas; digoxin blood level; Digoxin toxicity; pig insulin