Minoxidil Overdose With Hypotension Effectively Managed With Norepinephrine, Rather Than Dopamine
February 2023
in “
Clinical Toxicology
”
TLDR Norepinephrine is better than dopamine for treating low blood pressure from minoxidil overdose.
The document discussed a case of minoxidil overdose, which is known to cause distributive shock, pulmonary edema, and myocardial ischemia. The case highlighted the effective management of hypotension resulting from the overdose using norepinephrine instead of dopamine. This approach was suggested as a preferable treatment option in such scenarios.
