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Uncomplicated outcome after an accidental overdose of nevirapine in a newborn

Authors: Jean-François Brasme, Frédéric Mille, Mounir Benhayoun, Françoise Bavoux, Albert Faye, Natacha Teissier, Eric Lachassinne, Stéphane Dauger

Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 6/2008

Abstract

We report the first case of a massive accidental overdose of nevirapine in a 1-week newborn, due to confusion between nevirapine (Viramune) and nelfinavir (Viracept). The drug was eliminated spontaneously and quickly. We only observed mild neutropenia and hyperlactatemia, which regressed on its own without any clinical complication. Despite the good evolution of this massive overdose, physicians should be aware of confusion risks between some antiretroviral drugs.

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Title: Uncomplicated outcome after an accidental overdose of nevirapine in a newborn
Authors: Jean-François Brasme
Frédéric Mille
Mounir Benhayoun
Françoise Bavoux
Albert Faye
Natacha Teissier
Eric Lachassinne
Stéphane Dauger
Publication date: 01-06-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 6/2008
Print ISSN: 0340-6199
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1076
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-007-0541-9

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