Late presentation of Torsades de Pointes related to fluoxetine following a multiple drug overdose

Late presentation of Torsades de Pointes related to fluoxetine following a multiple drug overdose

Abstract Background Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly used in the treatment of depression. While most intoxications with SSRI’s have favorable outcomes and do not require interventions other than strict observation of vital signs and heart rhythm, clinicians shou...

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Main Authors: Jan Albert Nicolaas Groot, Leonore ten Bokum, Hubertus Laurentius Antonius van den Oever
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
Subjects:
Fluoxetine
Risperidone
Depression
Overdose
QTc prolongation
Torsades de Pointes
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40560-018-0329-1

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