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Indian Journal of Anesthesia and Analgesia 11(3):p 139-141, July- September 2024. | DOI: 10.21088/ijaa.2349.8471.11324.4
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The Role of Plasmapheresis in Amlodipine Overdose
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Indian Journal of Anesthesia and Analgesia 11(3):p 139-141, July- September 2024. | DOI: 10.21088/ijaa.2349.8471.11324.4
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Tejasvi C, Goutham CP. The role of plasmapheresis in amlodipine overdose. Ind J Anesth Analg. 2024;11(3):139-41.Timeline
Received : March 20, 2024
Accepted : May 28, 2024
Published : September 28, 2024
Abstract
Amlodipine overdose is scarcely reported from India, though rare but associated with high mortality. It can lead profound refractory hypotension and shock leading to end organ damage. Management involves early and aggressive measures and calcium in large doses to overcome competitive blockade, hyperinsulinemiaeugycemic therapy, along with some rescue therapies tried in anectodal reports. We report one such case of amlodipine overdose and was successfully managed.
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Tejasvi C, Goutham CP. The role of plasmapheresis in amlodipine overdose. Ind J Anesth Analg. 2024;11(3):139-41.
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DOI: 10.21088/ijaa.2349.8471.11324.4
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