Citation

Tribble J, Weinhouse E, Garland J, Wendelberger K. Pediatr. Emerg. Care 1989; 5(4): 234-237.

Affiliation

Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Pediatrics, Milwaukee.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2602197

Abstract

The wide use of imipramine (Tofranil) for the treatment of nocturnal enuresis continues in spite of the unique dangers associated with this drug. Young children are particularly susceptible to the potentially lethal central nervous system and cardiovascular toxicities, yet the toxic potential of imipramine remains unrecognized by both parents and too many physicians. Management of severe imipramine intoxication can be difficult. This report describes a 12-month-old patient with severe imipramine intoxication whose treatment was complicated by a negative history at presentation.

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