One Pill Kills - Those that can be fatal even after just ingesting a small amount
1) CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS 
Cause delayed onset bradycardia, hypotension, conduction defects. They can also block insulin secretion. 
2) TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS 
Block fast sodium channels leading to intraventricular conduction delay and seizures. 
3) CHLOROQUINES 
Cause cardiac arrhythmias (QRS widening) and cinchoism. 
4) OPIATES 
Cause coma and respiratory depression
5) SULFONYLUREAS 
Cause hypoglycaemia due to stimulation of insulin production. 
6) BETA BLOCKERS 
Cause hypoglycemia due to blockage of glycogenolysis. 
7) THEOPHYLLINE 
Cause seizures and SVT. 
8) AMPHETAMINES 
Cause agitation, confusion, hyperthermia, and hypertension. 

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Dr. Christine Nguyen @ctpnguyen · 6 years ago
GrepMed Editor, UC Davis School of Medicine 2019, Family Medicine
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