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Acute phenylbutazone poisoning in a child
The Medical Journal of Australia
|May 14, 1983
Summary
Accidental phenylbutazone poisoning in a child caused coma, seizures, diarrhea, and jaundice. Monitoring plasma phenylbutazone levels aided in the child's complete recovery within three weeks.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Toxicology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Phenylbutazone is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with potential toxicity.
- Accidental pediatric ingestions can lead to severe clinical manifestations.