Acute dystonia from etoposide.
We present a case of acute dystonia caused by administration of etoposide in an 11-year-old boy being treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. We believe this is the first report of this side effect.
Ascher
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Department of Pharmacy, Regional Medical Center, Clark Air Force Base, The Philippines.
Delaney
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D002648:Child; D004155:Diphenhydramine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004421:Dystonia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005047:Etoposide / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007945:Leukemia, Lymphoid / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male
D005047:Etoposide; D004155:Diphenhydramine