title: Shock due to amlodipine overdose.
abstract: Amlodipine is a commonly prescribed calcium channel blocker. Its toxicity is the leading cause of drug overdose seen in the practice of cardiovascular medicine. It can lead to profound hypotension and shock. Management involves early and aggressive supportive measures and calcium infusion in large doses to overcome competitive blockade. We report one such case that presented with amlodipine overdose and was successfully managed.
authors: Department of Endocrinology, Command Hospital (Air Force), Bangalore, India.
authors: Vimal
authors: V
authors: Upreti
authors: Department of Medicine, Command Hospital (Air Force), Bangalore, India.
authors: V R
authors: VR
authors: Ratheesh
authors: Department of Neurology, Command Hospital (Air Force), Bangalore, India.
authors: Pawan
authors: P
authors: Dhull
authors: Department of Pulmonology, Command Hospital (Air Force), Bangalore, India.
authors: Ajay
authors: A
authors: Handa
keywords: Amlodipine; calcium channel blocker; hypotension