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Bromism: intoxication from a rare anticonvulsant therapy
L P James1, H C Farrar, M L Griebel
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, USA.
Pediatric Emergency Care
|August 1, 1997
Summary
Bromide, an early epilepsy treatment, can cause bromism, a toxic condition. This case highlights the importance of monitoring bromide levels in children with intractable seizures receiving this therapy.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Clinical Toxicology
Background:
- Bromide was the first effective antiepileptic drug.
- It is rarely used today but sometimes recommended for pediatric intractable seizures.
- Bromism is a potential adverse effect of bromide therapy.