Arrhythmogenic Antitussive: A Case of Pediatric Benzonatate Overdose With Torsades de Pointes, Cardiac Arrest, and Complete Recovery Without Neurologic Deficits
2020 ◽
Vol 25
(7)
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pp. 642-646
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Benzonatate is a commonly prescribed antitussive with rapid and deadly effects in overdose. We report a 14-year-old female who ingested 14 capsules containing 200 mg benzonatate. Her case represents the only reported benzonatate overdose with torsades de pointes, as well as the only reported pediatric benzonatate ingestion complicated by cardiac arrest with full recovery.
2021 ◽
Vol 77
(18)
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pp. 2059
2000 ◽
Vol 85
(4)
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pp. 632-634
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1994 ◽
Vol 79
(1)
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pp. 172???174
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2019 ◽
Vol 30
(3)
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pp. 418-421
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2010 ◽
Vol 20
(2)
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pp. 264-267
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