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Midazolam-induced acute dystonia reversed by diazepam
Mustafa Komur1, Ali Ertug Arslankoylu2, Cetin Okuyaz1
1 Department of Pediatric Neurology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Turkey
2 Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Turkey
Correspondence Address:
Mustafa Komur
Department of Pediatric Neurology, Mersin University School of Medicine, 33060 Zeytinlibahce, Mersin
Turkey
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DOI: 10.4103/0970-9185.98346
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Midazolam can induce acute dystonia in childhood. We report the development of acute dystonia in a 6-year-old girl after receiving midazolam as a sedative. Dystonic contractions persisted despite flumazenil and biperiden lactate injections and the patient was treated with diazepam. Acute dystonia was rapidly abolished after the administration of diazepam intravenously. Diazepam may be an effective treatment option in patients who are unresponsive to flumazenil. |
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