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Psychostimulant poisoning

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dc.contributor.authorMcCormack, Dan
dc.contributor.authorBuckley, Nicholas
dc.date.accessioned2015-12-07T22:30:32Z
dc.date.issued2006
dc.date.updated2015-12-07T10:05:38Z
dc.description.abstractPsychostimulants are sympathomimetic activators of the central nervous system. Licit examples include caffeine, decongestants, methylphenidate, dexamphetamine and some drugs for weight loss. While these have the potential for abuse, the major problem in Australia is illicit use of amphetamines, ecstasy (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) and cocaine. These substances are taken to produce feelings of euphoria and well-being, increased energy and alertness. Potential problems with toxicity range from tachycardia and hypervigilance to seizures, psychosis and serotonin syndrome. Management is primarily directed at reversing the excitation of the central nervous system by sedation with benzodiazepines, but more specific treatments are occasionally indicated.
dc.identifier.issn0312-8008
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1885/22352
dc.publisherNational Prescribing Service
dc.sourceAustralian Prescriber
dc.source.urihttp://www.australianprescriber.com/magazine/28/4
dc.subjectKeywords: 3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine; acetylsalicylic acid; amphetamine; antidepressant agent; antilipemic agent; benzodiazepine; caffeine; cocaine; cyproheptadine; decongestive agent; dexamphetamine; Ephedra sinica extract; haloperidol; hydralazine; methamp Amphetamines; Drug abuse; Overdose
dc.titlePsychostimulant poisoning
dc.typeJournal article
local.bibliographicCitation.issue4
local.contributor.affiliationMcCormack, Dan, Canberra Hospital
local.contributor.affiliationBuckley, Nicholas, College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, ANU
local.contributor.authoruidBuckley, Nicholas, a150111
local.description.embargo2037-12-31
local.description.notesImported from ARIES
local.identifier.absfor111506 - Toxicology (incl. Clinical Toxicology)
local.identifier.ariespublicationu4324024xPUB21
local.identifier.citationvolume29
local.identifier.scopusID2-s2.0-33746888121
local.type.statusPublished Version

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