ECG CONDUCTION DELAYS ASSOCIATED WITH MASSIVE BUPROPION OVERDOSE

Citation
Pa. Paris et Jr. Saucier, ECG CONDUCTION DELAYS ASSOCIATED WITH MASSIVE BUPROPION OVERDOSE, Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology, 36(6), 1998, pp. 595-598
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Toxicology
ISSN journal
07313810
Volume
36
Issue
6
Year of publication
1998
Pages
595 - 598
Database
ISI
SICI code
0731-3810(1998)36:6<595:ECDAWM>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Background: Bupropion, a relatively new antidepressant, is highly rega rded for its safety profile in therapeutic doses and in the overdose. Seizure is the primary adverse reaction associated with bupropion over doses. Clinically significant cardiovascular complications are rare. C ase Report: We report the case of an adult male who ingested 9 g bupro pion and developed neurologic toxicity as well as intraventricular con duction disturbances on electrocardiogram. Cardiac monitoring of these patients should be considered.