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[Attempted suicide by intake of pholedrine]
Zeitschrift Fur Die Gesamte Innere Medizin Und Ihre Grenzgebiete
|November 15, 1983
Summary
A young woman survived a pholedrine longo overdose, experiencing pulmonary edema and low blood pressure. Treatment stabilized her condition, but pathological liver values were noted, highlighting the drug
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Toxicology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Pholrine longo is a medication that can be lethal in overdose.
- Suicide attempts with prescription drugs are a significant public health concern.
Observation:
- A 21-year-old female ingested 60-80 tablets of pholedrine longo in a suicide attempt.
- The patient presented with severe pulmonary edema and hypotensive crises.
Findings:
- Dopamine administration was required to manage the patient's critically low blood pressure.
- Therapeutic intervention led to behavioral stabilization.
- Pathological liver function tests indicated hepatic damage.
Implications:
- This case underscores the severe toxicity of pholedrine longo in overdose.
- Prompt medical intervention is crucial for managing life-threatening complications.
- Further research into the hepatotoxicity of pholedrine longo is warranted.