Recurrent convulsions and cardiac conduction disturbances after propafenone overdose

Vet Hum Toxicol. 1999 Jun;41(3):153-4.

Abstract

Propafenone is a class Ic antiarrhythmic agent which also exhibits beta-adrenergic and fast sodium channel blockade. We report a case of severe poisoning in a 24-y-old woman who suffered a seizure 1 h after the intentional ingestion of 2.7 g propafenone, and had a recurrence of convulsion on arrival at the hospital. She also developed severe arrhythmia during her hospital course. She recovered uneventfully with supportive treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / poisoning*
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / chemically induced*
  • Female
  • Heart Conduction System / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Propafenone / poisoning*
  • Recurrence
  • Seizures / chemically induced*
  • Seizures / therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
  • Propafenone