Esophageal spasm following propranolol overdose relieved by glucagon.
A case of propranolol overdose complicated by esophageal spasm preventing extrication of an orogastric lavage tube and relieved by intravenous glucagon is presented. Esophageal spasm is an infrequent complication of beta-adrenergic over-dose. Possible mechanisms of esophageal spasm and its relief with glucagon are discussed.
D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D005751:Gastric Lavage; D005934:Glucagon / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011433:Propranolol / Q000506:poisoning*; D013035:Spasm / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy
D005934:Glucagon; D011433:Propranolol