Transient Anisocoria Secondary to Nebulized Ipratropium Bromide

The case of a 15-month-old boy with transient anisocoria due to improperly administered nebulized ipratropium bromide is discussed. Diagnosis of anisocoria due to ipratropium bromide can be confirmed by administration of 1% topical pilocarpine solution.

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Published in:Clinical pediatrics 1998-07, Vol.37 (7), p.445-447
Main Authors: Cabana, Michael D., Johnson, Heather, Lee, Carlton K.K., Helfaer, Mark
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anisocoria - chemically induced
Biological and medical sciences
Boys
Drug therapy
Drug toxicity and drugs side effects treatment
Echocardiography, Transesophageal
Eyes & eyesight
Humans
Infant
Ipratropium - administration & dosage
Ipratropium - adverse effects
Male
Medical sciences
Mitral Valve Insufficiency - congenital
Mitral Valve Insufficiency - diagnostic imaging
Mitral Valve Insufficiency - surgery
Pediatrics
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Toxicity: nervous system and muscle
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Summary:The case of a 15-month-old boy with transient anisocoria due to improperly administered nebulized ipratropium bromide is discussed. Diagnosis of anisocoria due to ipratropium bromide can be confirmed by administration of 1% topical pilocarpine solution.
ISSN:0009-9228
1938-2707
DOI:10.1177/000992289803700709