Amlodipine overdose with hypotension and noncardiogenic pulmonary edema

Authors

  • Anish Hirachan Department of Cardiology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu
  • Sushil Baral Department of Cardiology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu
  • Miqdaadh Shareef Department of Cardiology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu
  • Rishikesh Rijal Department of Cardiology, Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre , Bansbari, Kathmandu
  • Laxman Tibrewala Department of Cardiology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/njh.v13i1.14541

Keywords:

Amlodipine, Hypotension, Noncardiogenic Pulmonary edema

Abstract

Amlodipine overdose can be a life threatening situation when it is manifested as noncardiogenic pulmonary edema. Treatment remains challenging when it is complicated with refractory hypotension and pulmonary edema. Here we describe a 23 year old female with history of ingestion of 45 tabs (5mg) of amlodipine as a suicidal intent and presented within 36 hours to the hospital. High flow oxygen, IV fluids, calcium gluconate infusion and antibiotics were used for the management. After 7 days of hospital stay, patient was discharged with full recovery.   

Nepalese Heart Journal 2016; 13(1): 27-29

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Published

2016-02-12

How to Cite

Hirachan, A., Baral, S., Shareef, M., Rijal, R., & Tibrewala, L. (2016). Amlodipine overdose with hypotension and noncardiogenic pulmonary edema. Nepalese Heart Journal, 13(1), 27–29. https://doi.org/10.3126/njh.v13i1.14541

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 1 (2016)

Section

Case Reports