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After an overdose of verapamil (2.4 g) in a 59-year-old man the apparent half-life of verapamil was prolonged (15 h). The most likely mechanism is rate-limiting absorption, although changes in clearance and volume of distribution may contribute. As the elimination half-life of verapamil is increased in overdose, therapy may have to be continued for longer than expected. Moreover since the half-life of absorption of verapamil in overdose may be prolonged, activated charcoal should be given in repeated doses, even if an ordinary-release formulation has been taken.

Original publication

DOI

10.1111/j.1365-2125.1995.tb05729.x

Type

Journal article

Journal

Br J Clin Pharmacol

Publication Date

06/1995

Volume

39

Pages

680 - 683

Keywords

Drug Overdose, Half-Life, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Verapamil