Citation

Seifert SA, Bronstein AC, McGuire T. J. Toxicol. Clin. Toxicol. 2000; 38(1): 55-57.

Affiliation

Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, Denver, Colorado, USA. sseifert@pol.net

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Marcel Dekker)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10696926

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To report a massive, 100 g ibuprofen ingestion in an adolescent, with survival. CASE REPORT: The patient developed coma, metabolic acidosis, and mild thrombocytopenia, but improved rapidly with supportive care. Renal function remained normal and no gastrointestinal bleeding occurred. CONCLUSIONS: Massive ingestion of ibuprofen may result in a variable picture with some elements of significant toxicity, but supportive care usually results in survival without sequelae.

Language: en