Abstract
Propoxyphene overdose is known to cause widening of the QRS complex on ECG. We report a case of a 54-year-old female who ingested approximately 100 propoxyphene hydrochloride tablets in a suicide attempt. She developed a wide complex dysrhythmia which responded to sodium bicarbonate therapy. Propoxyphene-induced wide complex dysrhythmia responsive to sodium bicarbonate therapy has not been previously reported in the literature.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / poisoning
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Arrhythmias, Cardiac / blood
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Arrhythmias, Cardiac / chemically induced*
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Arrhythmias, Cardiac / drug therapy*
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Dextropropoxyphene / poisoning*
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Drug Interactions
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Electrocardiography / drug effects*
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Female
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Fluoxetine / poisoning
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Sodium Bicarbonate / therapeutic use*
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Fluoxetine
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Sodium Bicarbonate
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Dextropropoxyphene