Neuromuscular paralysis caused by an overdose of emepronium bromide (Cetiprin).
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Emepronium bromide (Cetiprin) is an anticholinergic agent used therapeutically to reduce urinary frequency. We describe a voluntary overdose, which caused respiratory failure due to neuromuscular paralysis.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of emergency medicine
دوره 2 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1985