[Adverse reaction of pseudoephedrine].
We present a case of a 7 years old girl who developed an episode of myoclonic movements and tremors after being medicated with a not well quantified amount of a pseudoephedrine/antihistamine combination. We want to highlight the potential toxicity of pseudoephedrine, usually administered as part of cold-syrup preparations which are used for symptomatic treatment of upper respiratory tract cough and congestion associated with the common cold and allergic rhinitis. Although these products are generally considered to be safe either by physicians and parents, we can't underestimate the potential adverse events and toxic effects that can occur when administering these medications.
López Lois
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Servicio de Pediatría, Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias, Madrid, España.
Gómez Carrasco
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García de Frías
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D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000506:poisoning*; D002648:Child; D062787:Drug Overdose; D004809:Ephedrine / Q000506:poisoning*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009207:Myoclonus / Q000139:chemically induced; D014202:Tremor / Q000139:chemically induced
D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D004809:Ephedrine