Phencyclidine Psychosis
Mark L. Richards, Paul J. Perry, Barry I. Liskow
Drug Intelligence & Clinical Pharmacy June 1, 1979 DOI: 10.1177/106002807901300604 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | 20-year-old female |
| Interventions | Hospitalization supportive measures urine acidification |
| Key findings | Hospitalization, supportive measures and urine acidification appear to be the treatments of choice for patients experiencing a toxic psychosis caused by phencyclidine. |
Abstract
A case of prolonged psychotic behavior is described of a 20-year-old female following the ingestion of an illicitly obtained powder probably containing phencyclidine. The various psychiatric manifestations of phencyclidine intoxications are reviewed. The benefit of treating the toxic phase with psychotropic drugs is questionable. Hospitalization, supportive measures and urine acidification appear to be the treatments of choice for patients experiencing a toxic psychosis caused by phencyclidine.