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* Blocks L-type calcium channels, including in pancreas.
* Blocks L-type calcium channels, including in pancreas.


== Clinical Presentation ==
== Clinical Manifestations ==


* Hypotension and bradycardia
* Hypotension and bradycardia

Latest revision as of 23:43, 14 July 2020

Pathophysiology

  • Blocks L-type calcium channels, including in pancreas.

Clinical Manifestations

  • Hypotension and bradycardia
  • Hyperglycemia from effect on pancreas (which differentiates from beta-blocker overdose that is often hypoglycemic)

Management

  • Intubate early
  • Call the Poison Centre
  • High dose insulin euglycemic therapy
    • Humulin R at 0.5-1 U/kg/hr
  • Can also try intralipid
  • Can also try atropine for bradycardia, sodium bicarb