title: Acute dystonic reactions in childhood to drugs.
abstract: Twelve children who exhibited acute dystonic reactions to drugs are described. The frequency of these complications is noted. We would stress the requirements for strict weight/dosage schedules especially with anti-emetic drugs. The indications for the use of these preparations in young children is questioned.
mesh_terms: D000932:Antiemetics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004421:Dystonia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008787:Metoclopramide / Q000009:adverse effects; D011346:Prochlorperazine / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000932:Antiemetics; D008787:Metoclopramide; D011346:Prochlorperazine