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Brexpiprazole toxicity in a paediatric patient
Mohamad Bisher Akel1, Michelle E Condren2, Sarah J Passmore3
1Pediatrics, University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA mohamad-akel@ouhsc.edu.
BMJ Case Reports
|May 8, 2024
Summary
Accidental brexpiprazole ingestion in children can cause delayed neurological and cardiac symptoms. Prolonged observation is crucial for managing pediatric overdose due to the delayed onset of symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Pediatric Toxicology
- Clinical Case Reports
Background:
- Brexpiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic with limited research in pediatric populations.
- Supratherapeutic ingestion of brexpiprazole can lead to multisystem adverse effects.
- Accidental pediatric exposure necessitates understanding potential toxicities.
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