Propafenone ingestion

Ann Emerg Med. 1987 Apr;16(4):437-40. doi: 10.1016/s0196-0644(87)80367-0.

Abstract

Propafenone is a type 1c antiarrhythmic drug that recently has become available for clinical trials within the United States. We present the case of a 2-year-old child who accidentally ingested 1,800 mg (133 mg/kg) of propafenone. The patient subsequently developed cardiac conduction abnormalities and generalized seizures. Following the administration of IV phenytoin, cardiopulmonary collapse occurred. The patient had a successful outcome with aggressive cardiopulmonary life support.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bundle-Branch Block / chemically induced
  • Bundle-Branch Block / physiopathology
  • Child, Preschool
  • Electrocardiography
  • Emergencies
  • Heart Arrest / chemically induced
  • Heart Block / chemically induced*
  • Heart Block / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Propafenone / poisoning*
  • Seizures / chemically induced

Substances

  • Propafenone