Abstract
Astemizole, a nonsedating antihistamine, caused a prolonged corrected QT interval, ventricular dysrhythmias, and atrioventricular heart block after overdose in five children. Cardiotoxic effects lasted an averaged of 2 1/2 days. Children poisoned with astemizole need emergent medical evaluation, a 12-lead electro-cardiogram with calculation of the corrected QT interval, and continuous cardiac monitoring for 24 hours.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 799-802 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | The Journal of pediatrics |
| Volume | 120 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1992 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Cardiotoxic effects of astemizole overdose in children. / Wiley, James F.; Gelber, Marcia L.; Henretig, Fred M.; Wiley, Catherine C.; Sandhu, Satinder K; Loiselle, John.
In: The Journal of pediatrics, Vol. 120, No. 5, 01.01.1992, p. 799-802.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Sandhu, Satinder K
AU - Loiselle, John
PY - 1992/1/1
Y1 - 1992/1/1
N2 - Astemizole, a nonsedating antihistamine, caused a prolonged corrected QT interval, ventricular dysrhythmias, and atrioventricular heart block after overdose in five children. Cardiotoxic effects lasted an averaged of 2 1/2 days. Children poisoned with astemizole need emergent medical evaluation, a 12-lead electro-cardiogram with calculation of the corrected QT interval, and continuous cardiac monitoring for 24 hours.
AB - Astemizole, a nonsedating antihistamine, caused a prolonged corrected QT interval, ventricular dysrhythmias, and atrioventricular heart block after overdose in five children. Cardiotoxic effects lasted an averaged of 2 1/2 days. Children poisoned with astemizole need emergent medical evaluation, a 12-lead electro-cardiogram with calculation of the corrected QT interval, and continuous cardiac monitoring for 24 hours.
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