[Overdosing on diltiazem in heptic insufficiency]

Clin Ter. 1995 Apr;146(4):319-21.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

In a patient with hepatic failure of middle grade diltiazem at standard therapeutic dosis for unstable angina caused collateral fuss on atrioventricular conduction. This event is not considered in medical literature or on the schedule of the product. Because of the pharmacokinetics features of diltiazem, a higher risk of side effects can be expected if a abnormality of hepatic function is present.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Angina, Unstable / drug therapy*
  • Diltiazem / administration & dosage
  • Diltiazem / adverse effects*
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Drug Overdose
  • Electrocardiography, Ambulatory
  • Heart Block / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Liver Failure / physiopathology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nifedipine / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Diltiazem
  • Nifedipine