Dextromethorphan Toxicity: Reversal by Naloxone
William L. Shaul, Michael Wandell, William O. Robertson
Pediatrics 1977 DOI: 10.1542/peds.59.1.117 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | A patient with an overdose of dextromethorphan |
| Intervention | Naloxone |
| Key findings | The authors report that naloxone was used successfully to manage a patient's dextromethorphan overdose, and they contend that this extends naloxone's application as a specific antidote. |
Abstract
Naloxone has been shown to be effective in antagonizing the effects of a number of narcotic and related drugs. Its successful use in managing a patient with an overdose of dextromethorphan extends its application as a specific antidote.
Citations in the library
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