TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1991//
TI  - Pediatric poisoning from over-the-counter imidazoline-containing products
JO  - Annals of emergency medicine
A1  - Higgins, G. L.
A1  - Campbell, B.
A1  - Wallace, K.
A1  - Talbot, S.
SP  - 655
EP  - 658
VL  - 20
IS  - 6
N2  - 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.
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SN  - 0196-0644
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -