Fatal valproate overdose in a newborn baby

被引:7
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作者
Unal, Ekrem [1 ]
Kaya, Ulkuhan [1 ]
Aydin, Kursad [1 ]
机构
[1] Selcuk Univ, Meram Med Fac, Dept Pediat, TR-42060 Meram, Konya, Turkey
关键词
brain edema; newborn; valproate overdose;
D O I
10.1177/0960327107076835
中图分类号
R99 [毒物学(毒理学)];
学科分类号
100405 ;
摘要
Valproate is a widely used drug in the treatment of epilepsy in children and adults. However, it is not safe for patients under two years of age, especially during the newborn period. This study presents a case of fatal valproate overdose in a 26-day-old female newborn, who is the youngest patient in the literature.
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页码:453 / 456
页数:4
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