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Beta Blockers

Beta-blocker overdose other than with propranolol or sotalol usually results in little or no toxicity and does not require specific care. In contrast, propranolol or sotalol overdose may be life threatening.

References

  • Love J, Howell JM, Litovitz TL, Klein-Schwartz W.  Acute beta-blocker overdose: Factors associated with the development of cardiovascular morbidity. Journal of Toxicology Clinical Toxicology 2000; 38:275-281.
  • Reith DM, Dawson AH, Epid D et al.  Relative toxicity of beta-blockers in overdose. Journal of Toxicology Clinical Toxicology 1996; 34:273-278.
  • Taboulet P, Cariou A, Berdeaux A et al.  Pathophysiology and management of self-poisoning with beta-blockers. Journal of Toxicology Clinical Toxicology 1993; 31:531-551.

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