Cardiovascular Drug Toxicity

Abstract

Managing unstable poisoned patients is often associated with clinician cognitive overload. This article summarizes the mechanisms of toxicity; clinical presentations; and the current evidence available for the treatment of cardiovascular drug toxicity due to calcium channel blockers, beta-blockers, cardiac glycosides, and sodium channel blockers. In addition, management approaches are proposed.

Keywords: Beta-blockers; Calcium channel blockers; Cardiac glycosides; Cardiotoxic; Cardiotoxicants; Intoxication; Overdose; Poisoning.