Publication: Accidental Olanzapine Consumption in Children
Date
2017
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Publisher
Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS)
Abstract
Abstract:
Olanzapine is commonly used an atypical antipsychotic drug. Overdose is characterized by agitation, deep coma, blurred vision, myosis, respiratory depression and cardiovascular effects. Cardiovascular toxicity includes alterations in blood pressure, conduction disturbances like prolongation of the QRS/ QT intervals or ventricular dysrhythmias. We report two children with Olanzapine poisoning who presented with altered consciousness and one of them had ECG abnormality. Both of them recovered and discharged.
Description
Kalenahalli Jagadish Kumar
Professor of Paediatrics, The Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Medical College (JSSMC), Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara (JSS) University, Mysore
Aleti Samatha
Resident in Paediatrics, The Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Medical College (JSSMC), Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara (JSS) University, Mysore
Srikanth Marda
Resident in Paediatrics, The Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Medical College (JSSMC), Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara (JSS) University, Mysore
Divya Chaudhary
Resident in Paediatrics, The Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Medical College (JSSMC), Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara (JSS) University, Mysore
Keywords
Olanzapine overdose, altered consciousness, ECG abnormality