@article{article_433821, title={Pregabalin Intoxication-Induced Prolonged PR Interval on Electrocardiogram}, journal={Journal of Clinical and Experimental Investigations}, volume={9}, pages={100–102}, year={2018}, DOI={10.5799/jcei.433821}, author={Şengüldür, Erdinç}, keywords={Pregabalin,intoxication,AV-block}, abstract={<div>Pregabalin is a lipophilic analogue of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and has a similar </div> <div>chemical structure to gabapentin and is more potent than gabapentin. This report documents </div> <div>the case of a 28-year-old male presenting with suicidal attempt by pregabalin intake. The </div> <div>patient had an abnormal PR interval (reversible AV-block). He was managed with general </div> <div>supportive care and symptomatic approach such as discontinuation of the drug, hydration with </div> <div>IV fluids, oxygenation, gastric lavage and activated charcoal administration. </div>}, number={2}, publisher={Aydın ECE}