Maprotiline poisoning in a child

Am J Emerg Med. 1988 May;6(3):247-9. doi: 10.1016/0735-6757(88)90010-1.

Abstract

A 6-year-old girl presented with tonic-clonic seizures and generalized convulsions lasting several minutes. A serum drug screen revealed maprotiline, and the estimated intake was 12 mg/kg. Despite initial neurologic impairment on discharge, follow-up 6 months later showed normal neurologic function in the patient. This report describes that case and discusses the toxicity associated with maprotiline and its management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anthracenes / poisoning*
  • Brain / drug effects
  • Child
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Maprotiline / poisoning*
  • Neurologic Examination
  • Seizures / chemically induced*
  • Tachycardia / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Anthracenes
  • Maprotiline