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Amisulpride

Amisulpride overdose is associated with QT prolongation and torsade des pointes.

Ingestions of > 4 g should be monitored for at least 16 hours and until all ECG intervals are normal.

References

  • Isbister GK, Murray L, John  S et al. Amisulpride deliberate self poisoning causing severe cardiac toxicity including QT prolongation and torsades de pointes. Medcical Journal of Australia 2006; 184:354-356

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