Citation

Eryilmaz G, Gul IG, Yorbik O, Isiten N. Klin. Psikofarmakol. Bül. 2014; 24(4): 384-386.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Kadıköy Hachette Yayıncılık)

DOI

10.5455/bcp.20140709015737

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Methylphenidate is a psychostimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and behavior disorders. Neuropsychiatric symptoms like loss of consciousness, lethargy, seizures and psychotic symptoms, and cardiovascular side effects like tachycardia, hypertension and hyperthermia have been reported in methylphenidate toxicity. In this case report, the clinical manifestations of an adolescent having taken 486 mg methylphenidate in a suicide attempt are discussed. © 2014, Cukurova Univ Tip Fakultesi Psikiyatri Anabilim Dali. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; human; male; case report; suicide attempt; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Methylphenidate; drug intoxication; tachycardia; activated carbon; drug blood level; risperidone; hypertension; attention deficit disorder; methylphenidate; Glasgow coma scale; Toxicity; electrocardiography; metoprolol; Article; young adult