| Literature DB >> 20865466 |
Berenika Voskoboynik1, Kavita Babu, Jason B Hack.
Abstract
Cevimeline (Evoxac ®) is an oral muscarinic agent that has been recently approved for the treatment of xerostomia in the setting of Sjogren's syndrome. Its toxicity in overdose has not been reported in the medical literature to date. We report a previously healthy patient who intentionally ingested approximately 10 mg/kg of cevimeline and presented with symptoms of muscarinic excess and mental status depression. The patient recovered uneventfully after receiving activated charcoal and supportive care. This report describes the first documented cevimeline overdose. © American College of Medical Toxicology 2010Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 20865466 PMCID: PMC3614114 DOI: 10.1007/s13181-010-0112-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Med Toxicol ISSN: 1556-9039