Promethazine-induced dystonic reaction

Pediatr Emerg Care. 1987 Jun;3(2):91-2. doi: 10.1097/00006565-198706000-00007.

Abstract

The case of a 15-year-old girl who experienced an acute dystonic reaction to promethazine therapy administered during an uncomplicated episode of acute gastroenteritis is reported. The pertinent literature is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adolescent
  • Dystonia / chemically induced*
  • Dystonia / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Gastroenteritis / complications
  • Humans
  • Promethazine / adverse effects*
  • Promethazine / therapeutic use
  • Suppositories
  • Vomiting / drug therapy
  • Vomiting / etiology

Substances

  • Suppositories
  • Promethazine