‘ Loperamide overdose induces ventricular tachycardia with catastrophic outcomes’
Loperamide is a widely available, over-the-counter medication. The advent of the opioid epidemic has seen cases of loperamide overdose being reported. The common side effects of the medication can be relatively benign, but at high doses, loperamide can precipitate life-threatening arrhythmias. Our c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Greater Baltimore Medical Center
2020-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2020.1766839 |