Clonidine toxicity: Difference between revisions

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==Source==
==Source==
*Tintinalli
*Tintinalli
==See Also==
[[Toxicology (Main)]]


[[Category:Tox]]
[[Category:Tox]]

Revision as of 17:35, 26 September 2013

Background

  • Alpha-2 and opioid receptor agonist

Clinical Features

  • Cardiac
    • Bradycardia
    • Hypotension
  • Neuro
    • Lethargy (may progress to apnea)
    • Miotic pupils

Treatment

  • Respiratory/neuro depression
    • Naloxone
      • High dose may be required (up to 10mg)
      • Not always effective
  • Bradycardia
    • Atropine
  • Hypotension
    • IVF

Source

  • Tintinalli

See Also

Toxicology (Main)