Title of article :
Unstable Angina: A Rare Presentation of Minoxidil Intoxication: A Case Report and Literature Review
Author/Authors :
Gheshlaghi, Farzad Department of Clinical Toxicology - Isfahan Clinical Toxicology Research Center - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran , Zoofaghari, Shafeajafar Department of Clinical Toxicology - Isfahan Clinical Toxicology Research Center - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran , Dorooshi, Gholamali Department of Clinical Toxicology - Isfahan Clinical Toxicology Research Center - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract :
Minoxidil is an antihypertensive direct vasodilator that can cause severe toxicity
when sufficiently ingested. We report a case of accidental ingestion of 5 ml topical
minoxidil solution 5% presented with chest pain and new‐onset ST depressions.
After giving IV saline and performing echocardiography/angiography, the patient
fully recovered without any pharmacotherapy such as vasopressors and discharged
4 days after admission. The clinical toxicology, treatment, and previous case
reports of minoxidil poisoning have been reviewed.
Keywords :
Chest pain , electrocardiogram , Minoxidil , poisoning , vasodilator
Journal title :
Journal of Research in Pharmacy Practice
