4-Aminopyridine (fampridine) effectively treats amlodipine poisoning: a case report.

A case of a serious poisoning with the calcium entry blocker amlodipine is described, which was treated effectively with 4-aminopyridine. Calcium is suggested as general treatment of poisoning with calcium entry blockers in many guidelines. The use of intravenous 4-aminopyridine is theoretically useful to treat poisoning from calcium entry blockers and was demonstrated in this case report.