title: Severe verapamil (sustained-release) overdose.
abstract: Vasodilators, specifically calcium-channel modulators, are currently in widespread use for the treatment of essential hypertension. Several reports of toxicity from immediate-release verapamil have appeared in the literature. We present a case of sustained-release verapamil overdose as a consequence of an attempted suicide. The treatment measures used in a verapamil toxicity are discussed, as well as a review of the current literature on verapamil overdose.
authors.affiliation: Medical College of Virginia.
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Krick
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Gums
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Grauer
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Cooper
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013405:Suicide; D014700:Verapamil / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000506:poisoning*
chemical_list: D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D014700:Verapamil