ORPHENADRINE POISONING

A child accidentally ingested a massive overdose of orphenadrine and was treated successfully by paralysis and IPPV. Haemodialysis was also used but its value was uncertain. It is suggested that in addition to the standard information provided with each new drug, it should be stated whether or not h...

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Published in:British journal of anaesthesia : BJA 1968-10, Vol.40 (10), p.789-790
Main Authors: STODDART, J.C., PARKIN, J.M., WYNNE, N.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A child accidentally ingested a massive overdose of orphenadrine and was treated successfully by paralysis and IPPV. Haemodialysis was also used but its value was uncertain. It is suggested that in addition to the standard information provided with each new drug, it should be stated whether or not haemodialysis is likely to facilitate its excretion.
ISSN:0007-0912
1471-6771
DOI:10.1093/bja/40.10.789