Beta-blocker toxicity
Beta blocker overdoses can be relatively benign but a couple can causes serious cardiotoxicity and even death if not managed aggressively.
Tag Beta-Blocker Overdose
Beta-Blocker Overdose
Updated 2nd July 2024 OVERVIEW TOXICODYNAMICS TOXICOKINETICS RISK ASSESSMENT Onset Propanolol Patient factors General clinical features Propanolol (“sodium channel blocker masquerading as a beta blocker”) Sotalol MANAGEMENT Resuscitation Supportive care and monitoring Investigations Decontamination Enhance elimination Antidotes Disposition CONTROVERSIES References…