Tissue Hypoperfusion, Hypercoagulopathy, and Kidney and Liver Dysfunction after Ingestion of a Naphazoline-Containing Antiseptic

Naphazoline is a peripheral α2-adrenergic receptor agonist commonly used as a topical decongestant. In Japan, over-the-counter antiseptics often contain naphazoline to effect local hemostasis. We present the first case involving the development of hypercoagulopathy, with kidney and liver dysfunction...

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Main Authors: Yuko Ono, Nozomi Ono, Kazuaki Shinohara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/3968045

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