Title of article
Baclofen Induced Encephalopathy in a 6-Year-Old Boy with Advanced Renal Failure
Author/Authors
MALAK، Majid نويسنده Pediatric Nephrologist, Pediatric Health Reseaech Center, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran , , BARZEGAR، Mohammad نويسنده Pediatric Nephrologist, Pediatric Health Reseaech Center, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran ,
Issue Information
فصلنامه با شماره پیاپی - سال 2015
Pages
3
From page
61
To page
63
Abstract
Baclofen is a drug for many diseases for all ages, but it is hazardous in patients with renal failure. This article talks about a case of baclofen overdose in a child with renal failure. A 6-year-old boy admitted to the emergency department with a loss of consciousness, hypotonia, and areflexia following administration of 20 mg baclofen (1mg/kg/daily) in total dose for his voiding dysfunction. His laboratory tests showed advanced renal failure. After withholding the medication and supportive the
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Child Neurology (IJCN)
Serial Year
2015
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Child Neurology (IJCN)
Record number
2324284
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