Citation

Mehmet A, Ahmet G, Ahmet D. J. Kuwait Med. Assoc. 2017; 49(3): 261-264.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Kuwait Medical Association)

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Abstract

Calcium channel blocker poisoning is a common and sometimes life-threatening toxicity. Tarka is a combination antihypertensive medication composed of verapamil hydrochloride and trandolapril. Sinus bradycardia, severe hypotension, 2[nd] and 3[rd] degree atrioventricular [AV] blocks, cardiogenic shock and cardiac arrest can be seen due to excessive use of these drugs. In this study, we aim at discussing the case of a 13-year-old female patient in the light literature, who took 4 tablets of Tarka [registered] forte tablets in order to commit suicide and reached our emergency department with sudden cardiac arrest and development of syncope. She was successfully resuscitated and given intravenous fluid and hyperinsulinemic/euglycemia therapy, epinephrine, vasopressor support, glucagon infusion and 6% hydroxyethyl starch support

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