Brimonidine Eye Drops within the Reach of Children: A Possible Foe

• Main Authors: Daniela Trotta (Author), Mirco Zucchelli (Author), Carmela Salladini (Author), Patrizia Ballerini (Author), Claudia Rossi (Author), Maurizio Aricò (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Brimonidine, a selective alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma, has been shown to cause neurological side effects such as unresponsiveness, lethargy, hypoventilation, and stupor, mimicking opioid toxicity. We report one case of transient encephalopathy in a toddler...