Citation

Szekely LA, Thompson BT, Woolf A. J. Toxicol. Clin. Toxicol. 1999; 37(4): 475-479.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Marcel Dekker)

DOI

10.1081/clt-100102438

PMID

10465244

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Verapamil is a papaverine-derived calcium channel blocker widely used for the treatment of hypertension and supraventricular tachyarrhythmias. It is one of the leading agents involved in pharmaceutical poisoning-related deaths among adults.
CASE REPORT: We report a case of severe sustained-release verapamil poisoning associated with respiratory failure in an adult man who survived after receiving 4 days of partial liquid ventilation as a part of his medical management.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Airway Resistance; Calcium Channel Blockers; Delayed-Action Preparations; Humans; In Vitro Techniques; Male; Oxygen; Radiography; Respiratory Distress Syndrome; Respiratory Insufficiency; Suicide, Attempted; Ventilation; Verapamil