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Published on: November 12, 2013
[Suicidal attempts with old (currently unused) drug]
Wojciech Mańkowski1, Bogusław Krupiński, Katarzyna Skret
1Zakład Opieki Zdrowotnej Poznań-Jezyce Szpital im. Franciszka Raszei Oddział Chorób Zawodowych i Toksykologii im. dr Wandy Błeńskiej 60-834 Poznań, ul. Mickiewicza 2. toksy@interia.pl
Abstract:
Suicidal attempt with old (currently unused) drug is described. The suicidal attempts are usually performed with the use of contemporary pharmacotherapeutics. In the report a case of suicidal attempt with old drug Tardyl is presented. Tardyl (Glutethimid) was prescribed to the patient and has been stored for 20 years. The patient was previously treated for depression and many suicidal attempts. In the course of intoxication: balance disturbances, psychomotor retardation, changes in consciousness with temporary excitation were observed. The concentration of glutethimid in the urine was 1.1 mg% and 0.5 mg% in the blood. Patient was treated according to the general rules of intensive care. After 4 days of therapy the patient improved and was transferred to psychiatric unit in Kościan.
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