Propafenone overdose

Ann Emerg Med. 1994 Jul;24(1):98-103. doi: 10.1016/s0196-0644(94)70168-7.

Abstract

Propafenone is an infrequently used class IC antiarrhythmic drug. We report our experience with a patient who overdosed with propafenone and developed coma, seizures, bradycardia, hypotension, and conduction delay. The clinical manifestations and management of this patient are discussed in light of the known pharmacology of propafenone and compared with the limited number of cases that appear in the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bradycardia / chemically induced
  • Drug Overdose
  • Electrocardiography / drug effects
  • Heart Block / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Propafenone / poisoning*
  • Seizures / chemically induced

Substances

  • Propafenone