Citation

Stork CM, Redd JT, Fine K, Hoffman RS. J. Toxicol. Clin. Toxicol. 1995; 33(2): 179-183.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Marcel Dekker)

DOI

10.3109/15563659509000470

PMID

7897759

Abstract

Propoxyphene overdose is known to cause widening of the QRS complex on ECG. We report a case of a 54-year-old female who ingested approximately 100 propoxyphene hydrochloride tablets in a suicide attempt. She developed a wide complex dysrhythmia which responded to sodium bicarbonate therapy. Propoxyphene-induced wide complex dysrhythmia responsive to sodium bicarbonate therapy has not been previously reported in the literature.

Language: en

Keywords

Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Arrhythmias, Cardiac; Dextropropoxyphene; Drug Interactions; Electrocardiography; Female; Fluoxetine; Humans; Middle Aged; Sodium Bicarbonate