TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1998//
TI  - Survival in a case of life-threatening flecainide overdose
JO  - Intensive care medicine
A1  - Hanley, N. A.
A1  - Bourke, J. P.
A1  - Gascoigne, A. D.
SP  - 740
EP  - 742
VL  - 24
IS  - 7
N2  - Flecainide acetate is a potent class Ic anti-arrhythmic drug with major sodium channel blocking actions. On the surface electrocardiogram this results in QTc interval prolongation. Overdose with class Ic drugs (< 0.1% of total intoxications) is uncommon, but management is difficult and the mortality high [1]. Serious flecainide overdose is characterised by ventricular tachyarrhythmias, severe bradycardia and variable degrees of atrioventricular block. This report describes a case of life-threatening flecainide overdose in a previously fit individual, resulting in a combination of cardiac disturbances. The treatment options and management are discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0342-4642
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -