Amlodipine overdose with hypotension and noncardiogenic pulmonary edema
Journal Title: Nepalese Heart Journal - Year 2016, Vol 13, Issue 1
Abstract
Amlodipine overdose can be a life threatening situation when it is manifested as noncardiogenic pulmonary edema. Treatment remains challenging when it is complicated with refractory hypotension and pulmonary edema. Here we describe a 23 year old female with history of ingestion of 45 tabs (5mg) of amlodipine as a suicidal intent and presented within 36 hours to the hospital. High flow oxygen, iv fluids, calcium gluconate infusion and antibiotics were used for the management. After 7 days of hospital stay, patient was discharged with full recovery .
Authors and Affiliations
Anish Hirachan| Department of Cardiology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu,Nepal, Sushil Baral| Department of Cardiology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu,Nepal, Miqdaadh Shareef| Department of Cardiology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu,Nepal, Rishikesh Rijal| Department of Cardiology, Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre , Bansbari, Kathmandu,Nepal, Laxman Tibrewala| Department of Cardiology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu,Nepal
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- EP ID EP15771
- DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njh.v13i1.14541
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