Therapeutic effects of intralipid and medialipid emulsions in a rat model of verapamil toxicity

Sahin F. A., Celebi S. H., Gungor İ., COŞKUN D., Kaya E. E.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.46, no.5, pp.1568-1572, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 46 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-1506-71
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.1568-1572
  • Keywords: Verapamil, toxicity, cardiovascular collapse, intralipid, medialipid, BUPIVACAINE-INDUCED ASYSTOLE, INTRAVENOUS FAT EMULSION, LIPID EMULSION, RESUSCITATION, CALCIUM
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background/aim: Lipid emulsions are promising as a potential new therapy for severe verapamil overdose. Our purpose is to draw attention to the choice of solution by investigating the efficacy of intralipid 20% or medialipid 20% in verapamil overdose.