Fatal valproate overdose in a newborn baby

ÜNAL E., Kaya Ü., AYDIN K.

HUMAN & EXPERIMENTAL TOXICOLOGY, cilt.26, sa.5, ss.453-456, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 26 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2007
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1177/0960327107076835
  • Dergi Adı: HUMAN & EXPERIMENTAL TOXICOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.453-456
  • Erciyes Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Valproate is a widely used drug in the treatment of epilepsy in children and adults. However, it is not safe for patients under two years of age, especially during the newborn period. This study presents a case of fatal valproate overdose in a 26-day-old female newborn, who is the youngest patient in the literature.