Psychostimulant toxicity in children

• Main Authors: Ozalp Ekinci, Fevziye Toros
• Format: Article
• Language: Turkish
• Published: Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine 2013-04-01
• Series: Arsiv Kaynak Tarama Dergisi
• Subjects: Methylphenidate; toxicity; attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
• Online Access: http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=26938

Methylphenidate is used for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children above the age of 6 with a high safety and tolerability. When used above the recommended dosage, methylphenidate has been reported to cause toxicity symptoms including neuro-psychiatric and cardiac adverse reactions. In this overview paper, the available literature on psyhcostimulant toxicity in children and the clinical symptoms and follow-up of a 4-year-old child who accidentally used high dose of methylphenidate will be discussed. [Archives Medical Review Journal 2013; 22(2.000): 184-193]