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Tissue injuries associated with parenteral propylhexedrine abuse
Journal of Toxicology. Clinical Toxicology
|January 1, 1983
Summary
Drug abusers extract propylhexedrine from inhalers for injection, causing soft tissue injury. This study confirms propylhexedrine causes vasoconstriction and tissue damage, with poor response to treatment.
Area of Science:
- Toxicology
- Pharmacology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Propylhexedrine, found in Benzedrex Inhalers, is abused via intravenous injection.
- Abuse can lead to significant soft tissue injury.