Publication: Clonidine Toxicity: One or More Tablets can be Dangerous in Toddlers
Date
2019
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS)
Abstract
Abstract:
Clonidine was a popular anti-hypertensive drug during the 1970s but is less commonly used now. In children clonidine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). We report a toddler who accidentally ingested 0.3 mg of clonidine and developed respiratory failure with hypotension requiring ventilatory support and inotropes but recovered completely within one week. In any case scenario, when a previously healthy child presents with sudden onset respiratory failure, we should keep a high index of suspicion of clonidine use by anyone at home and its easy accessibility to the child.
Description
Sandesh Kini
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6250-2968
Ramesh Bhat Y
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2919-6361
Phalguna Kousika
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8703-9498
Chennakeshava Thunga
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5346-7873
Keywords
clonidine, poisoning, toddler