' Loperamide overdose induces ventricular tachycardia with catastrophic outcomes'.
Publication/Presentation Date
6-14-2020
Abstract
Loperamide is a widely available, over-the-counter medication. The advent of the opioid epidemic has seen cases of loperamide overdose being reported. The common side effects of the medication can be relatively benign, but at high doses, loperamide can precipitate life-threatening arrhythmias. Our case highlights rare side effects of loperamide overdose inducing ventricular tachycardia, with unfavorable consequences. This case emphasizes that the distribution and availability of this medication should be restricted, to be a prescription drug, to prevent overdose and adverse outcomes.
Volume
10
Issue
3
First Page
229
Last Page
232
ISSN
2000-9666
Published In/Presented At
Ali, Z., Shoukat, U., Khan, M., Roomi, S., & Ullah, W. (2020). ' Loperamide overdose induces ventricular tachycardia with catastrophic outcomes'. Journal of community hospital internal medicine perspectives, 10(3), 229–232. https://doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2020.1766839
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
32850070
Department(s)
Fellows and Residents
Document Type
Article