Citation

Girisch M, Hofbeck M, Rauch R, Apitz C, Sieverding L. Klin. Padiatr. 2009; 221(1): 44-45.

Vernacular Title

Dimenhydrinat-Intoxikation bei einem 3(1/2) Jahre alten Madchen mit dilatativer

Affiliation

Universitätsklinik für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin, Pädiatrische Intensivstation, Tübingen. monika.girisch@med.uni-tuebingen.de

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Ferdinand Enke Verlag)

DOI

10.1055/s-2007-984371

PMID

18240110

Abstract

Dimenhydrinate overdosage in a 3(1/2) year-old-girl with dilative cardiomyopathy. Dimenhydrinate (Vomex(R)) is frequently used in the treatment of sickness and vomiting. The symptoms of overdosage present like an anticholinergic syndrome. We report on the clinical findings of an intoxication with dimenhydrinate in a 3(1/2) year-old-girl with functional dilative cardiomyopathy following a congenital left ventricular diverticle. Especially in small children, with the application of 40 mg suppositories once or twice per day the maximum dose of 3.75 mg/kgBW/d is achieved.

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