[HTML][HTML] Propafenone poisoning of a female adolescent after a suicide attempt

S Keramari, A Poutoglidis, F Poutoglidou, G Kaiafa… - Cureus, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
S Keramari, A Poutoglidis, F Poutoglidou, G Kaiafa, M Keramaris
Cureus, 2021ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Propafenone is an antiarrhythmic agent for the management of ventricular and
supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation. Propafenone poisoning is rare but may be
life-threatening due to drug-induced arrhythmias. Electrocardiographic changes in PR, QRS,
and QT intervals have been recorded. We present a case of a 15-year-old female
adolescent who developed arrhythmias and convulsions due to propafenone intoxication, in
an attempt to commit suicide. The outcome of the case was a full recovery from the …
Abstract
Propafenone is an antiarrhythmic agent for the management of ventricular and supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation. Propafenone poisoning is rare but may be life-threatening due to drug-induced arrhythmias. Electrocardiographic changes in PR, QRS, and QT intervals have been recorded. We present a case of a 15-year-old female adolescent who developed arrhythmias and convulsions due to propafenone intoxication, in an attempt to commit suicide. The outcome of the case was a full recovery from the arrhythmias and the seizures. The aim of this article is to highlight the possibility of a lethal intoxication by a common antiarrhythmic drug. Our case aims to present our therapeutic strategy that relies mainly on close monitoring of patients and cardiac output support.
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