Pseudoephedrine-induced Ventricular Tachycardia

Tahmaz, Meryem; Kumbasar, Baki; Öztürk, Savaş; Kazancıoğlu, Rümeyza

doi:10.29333/ejgm/82315

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“…In blood examination in the current case with GC/MS and LC/MS devices, the pseudoephedrine value was determined as 13638 ng/ml, which was the level of a toxic dose. Clinical, microscopic and macroscopic findings were seen to be consistent with the side-effects of pseudoephedrine and effects associated with a high dose intake as described in literature (3,4,8,9,10,11).…”

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“…Pseudoephedrine demonstrates an effect on both alpha and beta adrenergic receptors. In cases of overdose, by affecting these receptors, effects are seen which may range from depression of the central nervous system (sedation, apnea, loss of attention, cyanosis, coma, cardiovascular collapse) to stimulation (insomnia, agitation, hallucinations, tremor or convulsions) from cardiovascular effects (tachycardia, hypo-hypertension, cardiac arrythmia, myocardial infarctus), hyperthermia and death (6,7,9,10).…”

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Suicidal Death from Pseudoephedrine Sulfate Overdose: A Case Report

Petekkaya¹,

Ayaz²,

Doğan³

et al. 2015

Ulutas Med J

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Background: Upper respiratory tract infections are common in the community and pseudoephedrine preparations are widely used in the treatment as a decongestant drug. However, pseudoephedrine has serious side effects on the central nervous system and the cardiovascular system. Although cases of infant death due to overdose have been reported in literature, pseudoephedrine toxicity has not been observed in adults as a cause of suicide in literature. Case presentation:The case is an 18-year-female committed suicide with pseudoephedrine sulfate preparation. Conclusion:Care and attention must be paid as pseudoephedrine preparations are easily accessible, widely used and an overdose can cause death in adults.

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