Sino-atrial and atrio-ventricular node dysfunction in a case of tizanidine overdose

Vet Hum Toxicol. 1995 Dec;37(6):556-7.

Abstract

We report the occurrence of sino-atrial and a-v node dysfunction in a case of tizanidine overdose. Possible pathphysiological mechanism of arrhythmias and its clinical significance are presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Atrioventricular Node / drug effects*
  • Clonidine / analogs & derivatives*
  • Clonidine / poisoning
  • Drug Overdose
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypnotics and Sedatives / poisoning
  • Lorazepam / poisoning
  • Muscle Relaxants, Central / poisoning*
  • Sinoatrial Node / drug effects*
  • Suicide, Attempted

Substances

  • Hypnotics and Sedatives
  • Muscle Relaxants, Central
  • tizanidine
  • Clonidine
  • Lorazepam