ZOLPIDEM INTOXICATION MIMICKING NARCOTIC OVERDOSE - RESPONSE TO FLUMAZENIL

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LHEUREUX, P
DEBAILLEUL, G
DEWITTE, O
ASKENASI, R
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[1] ERASME UNIV HOSP,CLIN TOXICOL UNIT,B-1070 BRUSSELS,BELGIUM
[2] ERASME UNIV HOSP,CENT LAB TOXICOL,B-1070 BRUSSELS,BELGIUM
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HUMAN & EXPERIMENTAL TOXICOLOGY | 1990年 / 9卷 / 02期
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10.1177/096032719000900209
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R99 [毒物学(毒理学)];
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100405 ;
摘要
Zolpidem is a recently introduced sleep-inducer which is thought to act on the central-type benzodiazepine receptors. This observation is the first report of drug poisoning with this compound. The toxic response was characterized by the development of a profound but short-lasting coma, associated with pin-point pupils and respiratory depression, as observed in a narcotic overdose. These clinical signs were not influenced by the administration of naloxone, but responded dramatically to flumazenil. Some analytical data on zolpidem toxicokinetics are presented. © 1990, Sage Publications. All rights reserved.
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