RESUMEN

We have observed 4 cases of hypoglycemia associated with clonidine stimulation of growth hormone secretion; only one patient had growth hormone deficiency. Significant drowsiness after administration of clonidine may prolong the period of fasting in these children and mask early signs and symptoms, leading to severe hypoglycemia.

Asunto(s)

Glucemia/efectos de los fármacos , Clonidina/efectos adversos , Ayuno/metabolismo , Hormona del Crecimiento/deficiencia , Hipoglucemia/inducido químicamente , Administración Oral , Adolescente , Preescolar , Clonidina/administración & dosificación , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Fases del Sueño/efectos de los fármacos