Paranoid psychosis due to flecainide toxicity in malignant neuropathic pain

被引:9
作者
Bennett, MI
机构
[1] Palliative Medicine Room 8.43, Clinical Sciences Building, St. James's University Hospital, Leeds
关键词
flecainide; neuropathic pain; psychosis; serum monitoring;
D O I
10.1016/S0304-3959(96)03241-1
中图分类号
R614 [麻醉学];
学科分类号
100217 ;
摘要
Flecainide was used to treat malignant neuropathic pain but despite using therapeutic doses, toxicity occurred resulting in paranoid psychosis. Monitoring of flecainide levels in vulnerable populations is suggested to guide prescribing. (C) 1997 International Association for the Study of Pain.
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页码:93 / 94
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