Dangerous mistake: an accidental caffeine overdose

An accidental liraglutide overdose: case report

L iraglutide is a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonist that is 97% homologous to the endogenous human GLP-1 (1). By mimicking the effects of native GLP-1, it enhances the glucose-dependent secretion of insulin from beta cells of pancreatic islets, suppresses elevated glucagon secretion, and slows down gastric emptying and increases satiety (2). It results in a 0.5 1.5% reduction in HbA1c (3)...

Accidental intrathecal methotrexate overdose.

Electrocardiogram Abnormalities of Caffeine Overdose

Caffeine is a widely popular, naturally occurring plant alkaloid that is classified as a methylated xanthine derivative. It is found in a variety of products, most notably coffee, carbonated beverages, and so-called energy drinks. Previous studies have confirmed that typical caffeine consumption is not generally associated with an increased risk of arrhythmias. Even at moderate doses (defined a...

Electrocardiogram Abnormalities of Caffeine Overdose.

Caffeine is a widely popular, naturally occurring plant alkaloid that is classified as a methylated xanthine derivative. It is found in a variety of products, most notably coffee, carbonated beverages, and so-called energy drinks. Previous studies have confirmed that typical caffeine consumption is not generally associated with an increased risk of arrhythmias. Even at moderate doses (defined a...

Accidental Overdose of Multiple Chemotherapeutic Agents

A 35-year-old man with refractory low grade diffuse centroblastic centrocytic non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was treated accidentally with an overdose of multiple chemotherapeutic agents. He was given adriamycin 50 mg/m2 and cyclophosphamide 350 mg/m2 for 6 days followed by 4 days of vincristine 1 mg/m2 and bleomycin 10 mg/m2. He was transferred when he developed pancytopenia, fever, severe mucositis, ...