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Nonfatal suicidal olanzapine overdose: a case report.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16855419     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
There is an increase in the usage of olanzapine because of its relatively benign adverse effect profile. We report a case of suicidal overdose who survived after ingestion of 1600 mg of olanzapine requiring minimal intervention. Fluctuation in mental status suggestive of toxic delirium was noted during recovery from overdose. There was minimal alteration in the clinical and biochemical parameters. Olanzapine is safe in monointoxication as evident from this case study.
Authors:
Manu Arora; Samir Kumar Praharaj
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinical neuropharmacology     Volume:  29     ISSN:  0362-5664     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin Neuropharmacol     Publication Date:    2006 Jul-Aug
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2006-07-20     Completed Date:  2006-09-19     Revised Date:  2008-11-21    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7607910     Medline TA:  Clin Neuropharmacol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  190-1     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. drmanu2004@rediffmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Antipsychotic Agents / poisoning*
Benzodiazepines / poisoning
Humans
Male
Overdose
Suicide, Attempted*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Antipsychotic Agents; 12794-10-4/Benzodiazepines; 132539-06-1/olanzapine

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