Changing from continuous SC to transdermal clonidine to treat dystonia in a teenage boy with end-stage leucodystrophy

BMJ Support Palliat Care. 2018 Dec;8(4):433-435. doi: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2015-001010. Epub 2016 Nov 15.

Abstract

This case report discusses the problems encountered with dystonia in a teenage boy with end-stage calcifying leucodystrophy. It records the successful use of prolonged continuous subcutaneous clonidine and the change to thrice weekly transdermal clonidine.

Keywords: Home care; Paediatrics; dystonia; symptom management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Adolescent
  • Analgesics / administration & dosage*
  • Clonidine / administration & dosage*
  • Dystonia / drug therapy*
  • Dystonia / etiology
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Palliative Care / methods*

Substances

  • Analgesics
  • Clonidine