The aim of this case report is, to draw attention to serious adverse effects of PEH treatment.
📌 3 Key Takeaways
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Objective & Hypothesis:Common cold is one of the frequently seen disease in childhood.
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Key Findings & Data:Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (PEH) is a sympathomimetic drug which is widely used for treatment of common cold as a decongestant on children.
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Conclusion & Impact:The aim of this case report is, to draw attention to serious adverse effects of PEH treatment.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Psödoefedrin · soğuk algınlığı · aritmi
Abstract
Common cold is one of the frequently seen disease in childhood. Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (PEH) is a sympathomimetic drug which is widely used for treatment of common cold as a decongestant on children. The aim of this case report is, to draw attention to serious adverse effects of PEH treatment.
Özet
Soğuk algınlığı, çocukluk çağında sık görülen hastalıklardan biridir. Psödoefedrin hidroklorür (PEH) çocuklarda soğuk algınlığının tedavisinde dekonjestan olarak sıklıkla kullanılan sempatomimetik etkili bir ilaçtır. Bu olgu sunumunda, PEH kullanımının yol açabileceği ciddi yan etkilere dikkat çekmek amaçlanmıştır.
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