Opposite changes in blood pressure and pulse rate in two patients with distigmine and rivastigmine intoxication

Opposite changes in blood pressure and pulse rate in two patients with distigmine and rivastigmine intoxication

Abstract Background Cholinergic crisis caused by cholinesterase inhibitors is rare but life-threatening. Clinical manifestations are thought to be similar to those caused by organophosphates. Case presentation A 77-year-old woman on a standard dose of distigmine presented with impaired consciousness...

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Main Authors: Hiraku Sedogawa, Mitsuhiro Matsuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-02-01
Series:JA Clinical Reports
Subjects:
Adverse effects
Cholinesterase inhibitors
Emergencies
Vital signs
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40981-020-00323-w

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