An Atypical Adult Presentation of Acute Clonidine Intoxication: A Case Report

Abstract

Clonidine is drug which was initially used as a nasal decongestant and now commonly used in the treatment of several conditions both in adults and children. Even though there is no minimum toxic dose for this drug, low-dose clonidine poisonings are commonly seen in children. Accidental ingestion of this drug or transdermal exposure can cause altered sensorium, hypertension, hypotension and bradycardia because of various mechanism of action. Key words: Clonidine, intoxication, hypotension, miosis.