A Systematic Review on Insulin Overdose Cases: Clinical Course, Complications and Treatment Options

In conclusion, following large insulin overdoses, in‐hospital admission and treatment with IV glucose may be needed for up to a week. Monitoring of electrolytes and hepatic and cardiac functions seems important. Several experimental treatment options may be considered in addition to glucose administration. With appropriate pre‐ and in‐hospital treatment, cases with severe hypoglycaemia and neurologic complications may have a favourable outcome.
Source: Basic and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research