Sotalol-induced bradycardia reversed by glucagon

Can Fam Physician. 1995 Apr:41:659-60, 663-5.

Abstract

Glucagon is considered the drug of choice for treating bradycardia and hypotension encountered during beta-blocker poisoning. Its potential usefulness in reversing adverse effects encountered during therapeutic dosing with beta-blockers has not been well characterized. We present a case of sotalol-induced bradycardia reversed by glucagon.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Bradycardia / chemically induced
  • Bradycardia / diagnosis
  • Bradycardia / drug therapy*
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Glucagon / pharmacology
  • Glucagon / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Sotalol / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Glucagon
  • Sotalol