IP International Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicological Sciences
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2581-9844
Online ISSN: 2456-9615
CODEN : IIJFA2
IP International Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicological Sciences (IJFMTS) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2016 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be more...Case Report
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Volume : 5, Issue : 2, Year : 2020
Article Page : 74-76
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijfmts.2020.017
Abstract
Metoprolol overdosing can lead to bradycardia, hypotension and chances of cardiovascular collapse. Here we are going through a case study of 36 year old male patient who consumed 15 metoprolol tablet.He consumed metoprolol tablets under the influence of alcohol.He was brought to the emergency department of a hospital.He was provided with gastric lavage followed by further antidote therapy. Antidote used in glucagon. Glucagon is traditionally considered a first line antidote for beta-blocker overdose. No clear guidelines are present for treatment of metoprolol overdose. Cardiac monitoring and Random blood sugar monitoring was done. As patient attempted suicide, he was provided with the psychiatrist Counseling, nursing care. The Patient was treated for 72 hours.
Keywords: Metoprolol, Glucagon, Overdose, Gastric lavage.
How to cite : Uddin M B, Ali M S, Faizan M A, A case report on metoprolol overdose. IP Int J Forensic Med Toxicol Sci 2020;5(2):74-76
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