Accidental acute clidinium toxicity.
Emerg Med J
; 26(6): 460, 2009 Jun.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19465630
ABSTRACT
Clidinium bromide (N-methyl-quinuclidinyl-benzylate) is a rarely used antimuscarinic drug that is marketed in combination with chlordiazepoxide as an antispasmodic for use in irritable bowel syndrome. A case is reported of an accidental staggered overdose of clidinium bromide 50 mg in a patient using illicit chlordiazepoxide. The presenting features were mildly dilated pupils and palpitation secondary to sinus tachycardia that persisted for 11 h after the time of first ingestion. Emergency physicians should be aware of the potential for antimuscarinic toxicity in patients using illicit chlordiazepoxide.
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Bases de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Parassimpatolíticos
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Quinuclidinil Benzilato
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Drogas Ilícitas
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Clordiazepóxido
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Emerg Med J
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA DE EMERGENCIA
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido