Author/Authors :
Gunes, Ali Dicle University Medical School - Department of Pediatrics - Diyarbakir, Turkey , Balik, Hasan Dicle University Medical School - Department of Pediatrics - Diyarbakir, Turkey , Yel, Servet Dicle University Medical School - Department of Pediatrics - Diyarbakir, Turkey , Kocamaz, Halil Pamukkale University Medical School - Department of Pediatrics - Denizli, Turkey , Bosnak, Mehmet Gaziantep University - Medical School Department of Pediatric Critical Care - Gaziantep, Turkey
Abstract :
Brimonidine tartrate is an alpha-2 agonist used for glaucoma treatment. It can lead to serious poisoning symptoms when misused by children.
Case report
In this case report, 3 months-old male patient with severe central nervous system depression and respiratory arrest as a result of accidentally nasal instillation of 1 cc brimonidine tartrate that benefited from mechanic ventilation and naloxone treatment was presented.
Conclusion
This case report suggested, that misuse of nasal brimonidine eye drop could result in serious respiratory distress and central nervous system depression. Mechanical ventilation and naloxone administration can be useful for these patients.
