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Physostigmine in the treatment of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid overdose.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10761496     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The widespread abuse of the recreational drug gamma-hydroxybutyric acid has resulted in several reports of overdose leading to coma. The use of a short-acting anticholinesterase agent such as physostigmine as a potential reversal agent has been proposed previously. We report 2 cases of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid-induced coma that rapidly reversed with intravenous administration of physostigmine.
Authors:
S W Yates; A J Viera
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Mayo Clinic proceedings. Mayo Clinic     Volume:  75     ISSN:  0025-6196     ISO Abbreviation:  Mayo Clin. Proc.     Publication Date:  2000 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2000-05-04     Completed Date:  2000-05-04     Revised Date:  2007-10-29    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0405543     Medline TA:  Mayo Clin Proc     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  401-2     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
North Texas Medical Group, Colony 75056-2062, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Cholinesterase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
Female
Humans
Hydroxybutyrates / adverse effects*
Male
Overdose / drug therapy
Physostigmine / therapeutic use*
Treatment Outcome
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Cholinesterase Inhibitors; 0/Hydroxybutyrates; 57-47-6/Physostigmine; 591-81-1/4-hydroxybutyric acid
Comments/Corrections
Comment In:
Mayo Clin Proc. 2000 Aug;75(8):871-2; author reply 872-3   [PMID:  10943249 ]
Mayo Clin Proc. 2000 Aug;75(8):872-3   [PMID:  10943250 ]
Erratum In:
Mayo Clin Proc 2000 Aug;75(8):873

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