Pediatr Ann. 2005 Dec;34(12):964-8.

One pill can kill: assessing the potential for fatal poisonings in children.

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Division of Medical Toxicology, University of California San Diego Medical Center, CA 92103-8925, USA. mmatteucci@cox.net

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Antimalarials, camphor, clonidine, methyl salicylates, and sulfonylureas all may result in serious poisonings and are potentially fatal in small doses in toddlers. Early recognition and appropriate management, including antidotal and supportive care, may prevent poor outcomes in these patients.

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