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[Suicide with prothipendyl]

M Wu1, G Schmitt, R Mattern

  • 1Institut für Rechtsmedizin, Universität Heidelberg.

Archiv Fur Kriminologie
|May 1, 1994
PubMed
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This study reports prothipendyl (Dominal) distribution in fatal poisoning cases. High concentrations in liver and kidney indicate overdose, with over 4g being fatal.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Toxicology
  • Pharmacokinetics

Background:

  • Prothipendyl, an antihistamine and sedative, is used to treat insomnia and anxiety.
  • Limited data exists on the toxicokinetics and fatal overdose levels of prothipendyl.

Observation:

  • The distribution of prothipendyl was analyzed in two fatal poisoning cases.
  • Highest prothipendyl concentrations were observed in the liver (1.2-1.8 g/kg) and kidneys (0.6 g/kg).
  • Blood prothipendyl levels were significantly elevated, exceeding the therapeutic range by 200-fold in one case.

Findings:

  • Prothipendyl concentrations in the liver and kidneys were substantially higher than in blood.
  • The drug was detected in various tissues, including lung, muscle, and stomach.
  • Results suggest that an overdose exceeding 4g of prothipendyl is likely fatal.

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Implications:

  • These findings contribute to understanding prothipendyl's fatal overdose profile.
  • The data aids in forensic investigations involving prothipendyl toxicity.
  • Further research into prothipendyl's toxicokinetics and dose-response relationship is warranted.