Lamotrigine ODT-Induced Seizure in a 3-Year-Old Child after Accidental Ingestion

Authors

Ashley Griswold, University of South Florida
Briana Tully, University of South Florida
Kenneth Katz, University of South Florida
Gillian Beauchamp, University of South FloridaFollow
Matthew Cook, University of South Florida
Robert Cannon, University of South Florida

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2019

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/2675931

Abstract

Lamotrigine is a new generation antiepileptic which blocks sodium channels and can cause significant toxicity in overdose. A case of a three-year-old child who suffered a seizure and required endotracheal intubation after accidental lamotrigine ingestion is presented. The lamotrigine concentration measured 23.2 mcg/mL which is the highest reported after accidental pediatric exposure. A review of the literature regarding pediatric lamotrigine poisoning is also included.

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Yes

Citation / Publisher Attribution

Case Reports in Emergency Medicine, v. 2019, art. 2675931

Scholar Commons Citation

Griswold, Ashley; Tully, Briana; Katz, Kenneth; Beauchamp, Gillian; Cook, Matthew; and Cannon, Robert, "Lamotrigine ODT-Induced Seizure in a 3-Year-Old Child after Accidental Ingestion" (2019). Pediatrics Faculty Publications. 13.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ped_facpub/13