Levothyroxine Overdose in a Toddler – A Case Report
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Levothyroxine tablet overdose, can happen in children, because of unique physical nature the tablet. Although it has a benign course, systemic symptoms overdose may manifest few children. This cannot be predicted based on dose consumed or by thyroid function tests. Propranolol and steroid used for autonomic symptoms. Delayed manifestation occur, which needs follow up. In this report, we present toddler who had levothyroxine was managed with monitoring Her hyperactivity oral triclofos. We would also like to emphasize that serial tests are not needed these
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1990-7982', '1990-7974']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v41i3.40478