PubMed · 2005 · 18 citations · 0 references
PharmacyPediatricsToxicologyPediatric Clinical PharmacologyPediatric PharmacotherapyPoisoning ManagementPediatric Adverse Drug ReactionsPediatric Gastrointestinal DisordersPediatric Poisoning DiagnosisPediatric Poisoning ManagementPediatric ToxicologyActivated Charcoal AdministrationDecontaminationDrug Overdose In ChildrenPediatric Drug AbsorptionPediatric Intoxication ManifestationsPediatric Poisoning Treatment
A case of a pediatric ingestion of a clonidine patch is described. Symptoms included lethargy, bradycardia, and miosis. Treatment included naloxone, charcoal administration, and whole bowel irrigation. Gastrointestinal absorption of active drug can result in significant toxicity and treatment should focus on aggressive decontamination techniques.