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Olanzapine overdose: a pediatric case report.

Seema Kochhar1, Jerome N Nwokike, Brian Jankowitz

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140, USA.

Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology
|March 11, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This case study details an olanzapine overdose in a 12-year-old, presenting with opioid-like symptoms. The patient recovered fully despite high drug levels, showing no lasting effects.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Toxicology
  • Pediatric Medicine

Background:

  • Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic used for conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
  • Overdose cases, especially in pediatric populations, require careful monitoring due to potential toxicity.
  • Understanding the clinical presentation and outcomes of overdose is crucial for patient management.

Observation:

  • A 12-year-old male presented with an overdose of olanzapine.
  • The patient exhibited symptoms resembling an opioid-like presentation.
  • Significantly elevated serum olanzapine levels were detected.

Findings:

  • Despite the high concentration of olanzapine in the blood, the patient experienced a complete recovery.
  • No long-term adverse effects or sequelae were observed during follow-up.

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  • The case highlights a potentially favorable outcome in pediatric olanzapine overdose.

    • Implications:

    • This case suggests that pediatric patients may tolerate higher serum olanzapine levels than previously assumed.
    • It underscores the importance of supportive care in managing olanzapine overdose.
    • Further research into the toxicokinetics and clinical effects of olanzapine in children is warranted.