Outcomes following calcium channel blocker exposures reported to a poison information center

Outcomes following calcium channel blocker exposures reported to a poison information center

Abstract Background Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are widely used drugs that have a narrow therapeutic index. Even minor overdoses must be treated in-hospital due to the risk of severe hypotension and bradycardia. We aimed to describe trends in CCB use and overdoses in Denmark. Methods Data on enq...

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Main Authors: Mikkel B. Christensen, Kasper M. Petersen, Søren Bøgevig, Salam Al-Gibouri, Espen Jimenez-Solem, Kim P. Dalhoff, Tonny S. Petersen, Jon T. Andersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology
Subjects:
Overdose
Poisoning
Calcium channel blockers
Calcium antagonist
Verapamil
Amlodipin
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40360-018-0271-9

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