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Enuresis: causes, cures and cautions

P A Palmisano

    The Western Journal of Medicine
    |November 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Bedwetting (enuresis) is common in children and sometimes treated with imipramine. Accidental imipramine overdose is a serious risk, necessitating strict storage and usage guidelines.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Clinical Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Enuresis affects up to 10% of school-aged children.
    • Potential causes include emotional issues, bladder capacity, infections, allergies, polyuria, and sleep disturbances.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the effectiveness and risks of imipramine in treating enuresis.
    • To emphasize the importance of safe storage and administration of imipramine.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of proposed causes for enuresis.
    • Discussion of pharmacological interventions, specifically imipramine and amphetamine.
    • Analysis of imipramine's efficacy and acute toxicity.

    Main Results:

    • Imipramine is frequently prescribed for enuresis and is often effective.

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  • The acute toxicity of imipramine is often underestimated by patients and caregivers.

    • Conclusions:

    • Accidental imipramine overdose is a significant concern.
    • Strict adherence to storage and usage guidelines for imipramine is crucial to prevent overdose incidents.