Antipsychotic Drug Poisoning in Children Under 12 Years Old in Loghman-Hakim Hospital During 2016-2022
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine,
Vol. 14 No. 03 (2024),
6 August 2024
https://doi.org/10.32598/ijmtfm.v14i03.44672
Abstract
Background: Unintentional pediatric poisoning with antipsychotic medications represents an important clinical entity. This study aimed to evaluate the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and outcomes of antipsychotic poisoning among children presenting to a referral hospital.
Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study reviewed medical records of children <12 years old hospitalized for antipsychotic drug poisoning at Loghman Hakim Hospital in Tehran from 2015-2016. Data extracted included demographic details, agent and dose ingested, clinical findings, treatments administered, and patient dispositions.
Results: 141 cases were identified, comprising 2.3% of all pediatric poisonings. Patient ages ranged from 6 months to 12 years (mean 5.5 years), with a male predominance (52.5%). The most common offending agents were risperidone (53.2%) and olanzapine (13.4%). Unintentional exposures accounted for 72.3% of cases. Central nervous system (CNS) effects like somnolence (61.7%) and dysarthria (19.1%) were most prevalent. Significant toxicity was infrequent; no fatalities occurred. Mean length of stay was 2 days for uncomplicated admissions.
Conclusion: Antipsychotic poisoning in children chiefly involves atypical agents with a largely benign course. Risperidone predominated due to prescribing patterns. Somnolence represented the principal clinical manifestation. With reasonable supportive care, favorable outcomes are achievable in the pediatric population.
- Children
- Antipsychotic
- Acute poisoning
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