Abstract

MORALES, MG et al. Severe intoxication with verapamil. Arch. Cardiol. Méx. [online]. 2005, vol.75, suppl.3, pp.100-105. ISSN 1665-1731.

Calcium channel blockers are currently widely used to treat many cardiological alterations; however, overdose and poisoning have been associated with morbidity and mortality mainly in those patients with suicidal attempts. We report a case and review the pathophysiology of overdose, treatment, and prognosis

Keywords : Calcium antagonists; Shock; Lactic acidosis.