Citation

Petersen K, Hjorth P. Ugeskr. Laeger 2018; 180(3).

Affiliation

Kasper.Petersen@rsyd.dk.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Den Alm Danske Laegerforening)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

29336302

Abstract

Cyclizine is sold in Denmark as an over-the-counter drug and affects not only histaminergic but also muscarinergic, serotonergic and α-adrenergic receptors, with side effects such as respiratory depression and cardiac arrhythmias, leading to fatalities. Due to the numerous side effects, it raises questions concerning the status of cyclizine as an over-the-counter drug. Data of healthcare contacts because of cyclizine intoxication in the 2014-2016 period should be analyzed to further illuminate the health risk of cyclizine poisoning.

Language: da