Intravenous lipid emulsion for a life-threatening prothipendyl intoxication.
BMJ Case Rep
; 17(1)2024 Jan 09.
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| ID: mdl-38199666
ABSTRACT
Prothipendyl, a lipophilic neuroleptic drug, requires a careful dosage regimen due to its potential side effects, including life-threatening arrhythmias.This report outlines a case of severe prothipendyl intoxication, its management and the successful utilisation of Intralipid, an intravenous lipid emulsion, in treating ventricular arrhythmia postmassive prothipendyl ingestion. Additionally, the mechanism of action of Intralipid and the rebound concentration of the lipophilic drug in such scenarios are discussed.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tiazinas
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Antipsicóticos
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
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BMJ Case Rep
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
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Bélgica