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Abstract #69129 Published in IGR 18-1

Brimonidine Toxicity Secondary to Topical Use for an Ulcerated Hemangioma

Gill K; Bayart C; Desai R; Golden A; Raimer P; Tamburro J
Pediatric Dermatology 2016; 33: e232-e234


Combigan (Allergan, Irvine, CA) is an ophthalmic solution that combines 0.2% brimonidine, a selective α-2 adrenergic agonist, with 0.5% timolol, a nonselective β-adrenergic antagonist. It is approved for the reduction of intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. There have been recent reports of successful treatment of superficial infantile hemangiomas (IHs) using Combigan topically. We report the case of a 2-month-old girl who developed life-threatening brimonidine toxicity requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation secondary to central nervous system depression and apnea after topical application to an ulcerated IH.

Department of Pediatrics, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.

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Classification:

11.3.3 Apraclonidine, brimonidine (Part of: 11 Medical treatment > 11.3 Adrenergic drugs)



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