Citation

Personne M, Rombo L, Sandler H, Wegener T. Lakartidningen 1999; 96(46): 5086-5087.

Vernacular Title

Allvarliga skador vid overdos av klorokin. Skriv ut minsta mojliga forpackning

Affiliation

Giftinformationscentralen, Uppsala universitet.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Sveriges Lakarforbund)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10608133

Abstract

An increasing number of acute overdoses with chloroquine has been reported in Sweden--some with fatal outcome. This substance is clearly one of the most toxic pharmaceuticals on the Swedish market. Four cases are described. Travelling to the tropics has become very popular, and chloroquine is often given as a prophylactic antimalarial. This inexpensive drug is often prescribed in 100-tablet packages, and any surplus is often stored in the home. Awareness of toxicity is low among users and doctors in this country. Preventive measures are suggested.

Language: sv