Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Acute neuroleptic poisoning]

R Turk1, I Bosan-Kilibarda, A Bogadi-Sare

  • 1Institut za medicinska istrazivanja i medicinu rada, Zagreb.

Lijecnicki Vjesnik
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Effects of dietary clinoptilolite on reproductive performance, serum progesterone and insulin-like growth factor-1 concentrations in dairy cows during pregnancy and lactation.

Polish journal of veterinary sciences·2020
Same author

The role of lumbar lordosis and pelvic sagittal balance in femoroacetabular impingement.

The bone & joint journal·2018
Same author

The pH dependence of SO<sub>2</sub> damage to lichens.

Oecologia·2017
Same author

The onset of puberty in Cameroon Dwarf goats kept as pets in northwestern Croatia.

Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene·2016
Same author

Influence of Body Condition on Serum Metabolic Indicators of Lipid Mobilization and Oxidative Stress in Dairy Cows During the Transition Period.

Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene·2015
Same author

The Effect of Seasonal Thermal Stress on Lipid Mobilisation, Antioxidant Status and Reproductive Performance in Dairy Cows.

Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene·2015

Neuroleptic and antidepressant poisonings are common, often requiring hospitalization. Severe neuroleptic poisoning, particularly in children, can cause coma and dystonic reactions, even with low doses.

Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Pharmacology
  • Clinical Medicine

Context:

  • Analysis of poisoning data from the Poison Control Centre in Zagreb.
  • Focus on drug-induced poisoning episodes, particularly neuroleptics.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the types of drugs involved in poisoning incidents.
  • To describe the clinical presentation and outcomes of neuroleptic poisoning.
  • To evaluate therapeutic interventions for drug poisonings.

Summary:

  • Benzodiazepines, neuroleptics, anticonvulsants, fluorides, and antidepressants constitute over 40% of drug poisonings.
  • Neuroleptic poisoning frequently presents with symptoms like drowsiness, coma, and extrapyramidal signs.
  • Severe neuroleptic poisoning, including acute dystonic reactions, occurred in children even at low doses, often involving co-ingestions.

Related Experiment Videos

Impact:

  • Highlights the significant role of specific drug classes in poisoning cases.
  • Underscores the potential severity of neuroleptic poisoning, especially in pediatric populations.
  • Informs clinical management and public health strategies for drug overdose prevention and treatment.