Abuse of dextromethorphan: review and a case report. | [International Journal of Pharmacology • 2005]

Author(s):

1. Md. Vahid Ziaee: Sports Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2. Ehsan Akbari Hamed: Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

3. Arezoo Hoshmand: Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

4. Keivan Saam: Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Abstract:

Dextromethorphan is a nonopioid antitussive drug. It is widely available in over-the-counter. Although it is a licit and safe drug, it can produce a substance dependence syndrome. The case is a 24 year old man who has abused dextromethorphan for 4 years. He abused 1050 mg dextromethorphan over 30 min. After 15 min of DEX consumption, he found gastrointestinal symptoms, dizziness and sweating. After 30 min, his symptoms were alleviated but euphoria, hallucinations and feelings of floating started. He abused dextromethorphan to reach these symptoms. No emergency symptoms which need emergency care was found.

Page(s): 293-295

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Published: Journal: International Journal of Pharmacology, Volume: 1, Issue: 3, Year: 2005

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