Citation

Roberge RJ, Martin TG, Hodgman M, Benitez JG, Brunswick JE. J. Toxicol. Clin. Toxicol. 1994; 32(3): 291-297.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Marcel Dekker)

DOI

10.3109/15563659409017961

PMID

8007036

Abstract

Baclofen overdose occasionally results in cardiac effects, but serious tachyarrhythmias have not been reported. We present the case of a 21-year-old man with an acute baclofen overdose who developed increased cardiac conduction times and a rapid supraventricular tachyarrhythmia which required medical intervention. Acute baclofen toxicity can result in the development of tachyarrhythmias and cardiac monitoring is warranted in acute overdose states.

Language: en

Keywords

Adenosine; Adult; Baclofen; Drug Overdose; Electrocardiography; Humans; Intubation, Intratracheal; Male; Suicide, Attempted; Tachycardia, Supraventricular; Verapamil