Neuromuscular paralysis caused by an overdose of emepronium bromide (Cetiprin).
Emepronium bromide (Cetiprin) is an anticholinergic agent used therapeutically to reduce urinary frequency. We describe a voluntary overdose, which caused respiratory failure due to neuromuscular paralysis.
D000328:Adult; D004629:Emepronium / Q000506:poisoning*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010243:Paralysis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / Q000506:poisoning*; D012133:Respiratory Paralysis / Q000139:chemically induced; D013406:Suicide, Attempted
D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds; D004629:Emepronium