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==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*May have features of conventional [[opioid toxicity]] | |||
===[[Loperamide]]-induced cardiac toxicity=== | |||
*Often young | |||
*May present in cardiac arrest or with recurrent [[syncope]] in conjunction with [[ECG]] agnormalities | |||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 07:17, 14 August 2017
Background
- Increasing reports of intentional overdose at very high doses either for euphoric effects or to attenuate symptoms of opioid withdrawal[1]
Clinical Features
- May have features of conventional opioid toxicity
Loperamide-induced cardiac toxicity
- Often young
- May present in cardiac arrest or with recurrent syncope in conjunction with ECG agnormalities
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
Management
Disposition
See Also
External Links
References
- ↑ Wu PE, et al. "Clinical Review: Loperamide Toxicity." Annals of EM. August 2017. 70(2):245-252