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Quick Summary:

• Calcium-channel blockers (CCBs) are medications that are used to treat a variety of heart-related conditions such as chest pain due to angina and hypertension (high blood pressure)
• It is sold as Amlodipine (Norvasc), Bepridil (Vascor), Diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor), Felodipine (Plendil), Isradipine (DynaCirc), Nicardipine (Cardene), Nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia), Nimodipine (Nimotop), and Verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan) among others
• Calcium-Channel Blocker Overdose is the accidental or intentional intake of the drug in dosage higher than prescribed values
• The condition is diagnosed based upon the clinical history, combination of signs and symptoms, and additional tests (that may include, in some cases, radiological studies and laboratory tests)

Note:

• In case of an emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) for assistance
• In case of an overdose, call National Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222 (or your local poison control center) and follow instructions
• Provide them with information such as dosage, type, strength and time of ingestion of medication, age, weight and general health status of affected individual

What are some Useful Resources for Additional Information for Amlodipine Overdose?

National Capital Poison Center (USA)
3201 New Mexico Ave, Suite 310 Washington, DC 20016
Administrative Line: (202) 362-3867
Emergency Line: 1 (800) 222-1222
Fax: (202) 362-8377
Email: pc@poison.org
Website: http://www.poison.org

American Association of Poison Control Centers (USA)
515 King St., Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 894-1858
Email: info@aapcc.org
Website: http://www.aapcc.org

References and Information Sources used on Amlodipine Overdose:

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002580.htm (accessed on 09/19/2017)

https://emcrit.org/emcrit/calcium-channel-blocker-od/ (accessed on 09/19/2017)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2738322/ (accessed on 09/19/2017)

https://lifeinthefastlane.com/ccc/calcium-channel-blocker-toxicity/ (accessed on 09/19/2017)

https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm253338.htm (accessed on 09/19/2017)

Helpful Peer-Reviewed Medical Articles on Amlodipine Overdose:

Karaca, O., Pinar, H. U., Caldir, M. V., & Dogan, R. (2016). Non-cardiogenic pleural effusion after amlodipine intoxication and hyperinsulinemic therapy. Medicine Science| International Medical Journal, 5(4), 1024-6.

Meaney, C. J., Sareh, H., Hayes, B. D., & Gonzales, J. P. (2013). Intravenous lipid emulsion in the management of amlodipine overdose. Hospital pharmacy, 48(10), 848-854.

Patel, T., Tietze, D., & Mehta, A. N. (2013). Amlodipine overdose. Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center), 26(4), 410.

Price, D., Radke, J., & Albertson, T. (2014). Hypocalcaemia after an occult calcium channel blocker overdose: a case report and literature review. Basic & clinical pharmacology & toxicology, 114(2), 217-221.

Dart, R. C., Bronstein, A. C., Spyker, D. A., Cantilena, L. R., Seifert, S. A., Heard, S. E., & Krenzelok, E. P. (2015). Poisoning in the United States: 2012 emergency medicine report of the National Poison Data System. Annals of emergency medicine, 65(4), 416-422.