Citation

Melandri R, Re G, Morigi A, Lanzarini C, Vaona I, Miglioli M. J. Toxicol. Clin. Toxicol. 1995; 33(2): 161-163.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Marcel Dekker)

DOI

10.3109/15563659509000467

PMID

7897756

Abstract

We report a patient who intentionally ingested a large amount of delayed release fenfluramine and was successfully treated with whole bowel irrigation. To our knowledge this is the first case of this kind to be reported in the literature. This therapeutic method, commonly used for acute poisonings with enteric coated and other modified release pharmaceuticals appears effective and risk-free in the treatment of delayed release fenfluramine overdose.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Delayed-Action Preparations; Electrocardiography; Female; Fenfluramine; Humans; Intestines; Poisoning; Suicide, Attempted; Therapeutic Irrigation