Failure of naloxone to reverse the cardiotoxocity of Distalgesic overdose

Summary A case of severe poisoning with dextropropoxyphene and paracetamol (Distalgesic) in which the cardiotoxic effects of dextropropoxyphene were not reversed by naloxone is reported. A probable reason for this failure is suggested with reference to the differing pharmacological actions of dextro... View More