[Chloroquine poisoning]

Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 1990 Feb 10;110(4):488-9.
[Article in Norwegian]

Abstract

Chloroquine poisoning has profound effects, chiefly on contractility and conduction of the heart. No treatment has been proven effective, and most cases of serious poisoning are fatal. We describe one case of chloroquine poisoning and discuss its treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Africa / epidemiology
  • Antimalarials / poisoning
  • Asia / epidemiology
  • Chloroquine / poisoning*
  • Drug Overdose
  • Humans
  • Malaria / epidemiology
  • Malaria / prevention & control
  • Male
  • Norway
  • South America / epidemiology
  • Travel

Substances

  • Antimalarials
  • Chloroquine