%0 Journal Article
%T Pediatric poisoning from over-the-counter imidazoline-containing products
%J Annals of emergency medicine
%D 1991
%A Higgins, G. L.
%A Campbell, B.
%A Wallace, K.
%A Talbot, S.
%V 20
%N 6
%P 655-658
%X We present two instructive cases of imidazoline poisoning in young children. Imidazoline decongestants, readily available in numerous non-prescription preparations, can rapidly produce toxicity from oral ingestion and topical application. Signs and symptoms depend on whether peripheral or central alpha 2-adrenergic receptor stimulation predominates. Timely diagnosis depends on a high index of suspicion and careful questioning about the availability of these over-the-counter products. Standard toxicologic management will prevent significant morbidity. No specific antidote exists.
%G 
%I Elsevier Publishing
%@ 0196-0644
%U http://dx.doi.org/