Maria Kavga, Jobst Rudolf, Foteini Mitsa, Nikolaos Raikos, Maria Fotoulaki, Paraskevi Panagopoulou
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Abstract
Eslicarbazepine acetate has been recently licensed as an anti-epileptic medication to be used in adolescents. Data regarding dosing and overdosing are still limited in the literature. We describe a rare case of intentional eslicarbazepine overdosing in a previously healthy teenager who presented with neurological toxicity. Management of hyperhydration with diuretics, haloperidol, and midazolam proved to be helpful both in inducing rapid clearance through the kidneys and in managing symptoms of agitation, respectively.
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The Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics is the official journal of the Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group. JPPT is a peer-reviewed multi disciplinary journal that is devoted to promoting the safe and effective use of medications in infants and children. To this end, the journal publishes practical information for all practitioners who provide care to pediatric patients. Each issue includes review articles, original clinical investigations, case reports, editorials, and other information relevant to pediatric medication therapy. The Journal focuses all work on issues related to the practice of pediatric pharmacology and therapeutics. The scope of content includes pharmacotherapy, extemporaneous compounding, dosing, methods of medication administration, medication error prevention, and legislative issues. The Journal will contain original research, review articles, short subjects, case reports, clinical investigations, editorials, and news from such organizations as the Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group, the FDA, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, and so on.