TY - JOUR AU - Kini, Sandesh AU - Bhat Y, Ramesh AU - Kousika, Phalguna AU - Thunga, Chennakeshava PY - 2019/04/27 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Clonidine Toxicity: One or More Tablets can be Dangerous in Toddlers JF - Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society JA - J. Nepal Paedtr. Soc. VL - 39 IS - 1 SE - Case Reports DO - 10.3126/jnps.v39i1.23669 UR - https://nepjol.info/index.php/JNPS/article/view/23669 SP - 53-55 AB - <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Clonidine was a popular anti-hypertensive drug during the 1970s but is less commonly used now. In children clonidine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). We report a toddler who accidentally ingested 0.3 mg of clonidine and developed respiratory failure with hypotension requiring ventilatory support and inotropes but recovered completely within one week. In any case scenario, when a previously healthy child presents with sudden onset respiratory failure, we should keep a high index of suspicion of clonidine use by anyone at home and its easy accessibility to the child.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></p> ER -