Fatal valproate overdose in a newborn baby

ÜNAL E., Kaya Ü., AYDIN K.

HUMAN & EXPERIMENTAL TOXICOLOGY, vol.26, no.5, pp.453-456, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 26 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/0960327107076835
  • Journal Name: HUMAN & EXPERIMENTAL TOXICOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.453-456
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: No

Abstract

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.