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A case series involving young children presenting with accidental ingestion of amphetamine based stimulants.

Authors :
Wood KE
McCarthy PJ
Krasowski MD
Source :
Toxicology reports [Toxicol Rep] 2018 Nov 03; Vol. 5, pp. 1129-1133. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Nov 03 (Print Publication: 2018).
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

•Attention Deficity Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects adults and children.•Stimulant prescribing for ADHD is increasing.•Overdose of amphetamine based stimulants results in a sympathomimetic toxidrome.•Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate is the first prodrug stimulant developed to treat ADHD.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2214-7500
Volume :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Toxicology reports
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
30510906
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxrep.2018.11.001