Which of the following antidotes is used for calcium channel blockers overdose?
Correct Answer: Calcium gluconate
Description: Ans. (B) Calcium gluconate(Ref: Harrison 17th/e p35)Treatment of Calcium channel blocker poisoning*Calcium and glucagon for hypotension and symptomatic bradycardia.*Dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine, atropine, and isoproterenol are less often effective but can be used adjunctively.*Amrinone, high-dose insulin (with glucose and potassium to maintain euglycemia and normokalemia), electrical pacing, and mechanical cardiovascular support for refractory cases
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