Neonatal mydriasis due to effects of atropine used for maternal Tik-20 poisoning.
A neonate was born to a mother who had consumed an organophosphorus(OPC) compound with suicidal intent. The mother was administered atropine and this caused mydriasis in the neonate without any other pharmacological effects. There was no evidence of placental dysfunction. There are no case reports of OPC consumed in pregnancy and its effect on neonates or of effects of massive doses of atropine in the mother and its effects on the fetus or the newborn.
Shah
A M
AM
Department of Paediatrics, K E M Hospital, Parel, Mumbai.
Chattopadhyay
A
A
Khambadkone
S M
SM
Dixit
K M
KM
Irani
S F
SF
D001285:Atropine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007306:Insecticides / Q000506:poisoning*; D008297:Male; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D015878:Mydriasis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D009943:Organophosphorus Compounds; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects; D013406:Suicide, Attempted
D007306:Insecticides; D009943:Organophosphorus Compounds; D001285:Atropine