| Literature DB >> 6871781 |
Abstract
The side effects of physostigmine, a tertiary amine anticholinesterase agent commonly used to treat postanaesthetic depression caused by a large number of drugs, are thought to be fairly mild. A case is reported in which atrial fibrillation followed a total dose of 2 mg of this drug to a patient who was slow in recovering from a general anaesthetic. The arrhythmia was self-limiting and required no therapy. Indications and precautions for the use of physostigmine are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1983 PMID: 6871781 DOI: 10.1007/bf03007867
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Can Anaesth Soc J ISSN: 0008-2856