A 25-year-old man is brought to the ED following an overdose of Amitriptyline. His ECG shows QRS prolongation (150ms) and he is hypotensive (BP 85/50 ...

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A 25-year-old man is brought to the ED following an overdose of Amitriptyline. His ECG shows QRS prolongation (150ms) and he is hypotensive (BP 85/50 mmHg). What is the most appropriate immediate pharmacological management for the cardiotoxicity?

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IV Sodium Bicarbonate

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IV Amiodarone

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IV Magnesium Sulphate

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IV Lipid emulsion

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IV Labetalol

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A 25-year-old man is brought to the ED following an overdose of Amitriptyline. His ECG shows QRS prolongation (150ms) and he is hypotensive (BP 85/50 mmHg). What is the most appropriate immediate pharmacological management for the cardiotoxicity?