Methamphetamine intoxication. A speedy new treatment.
This communication describes the use of droperidol in methamphetamine poisoning. Droperidol antagonizes the central stimulatory effects of amphetamines producing a person who is indifferent to environmental stimuli, calm and cooperative. Coupled with an acid diuresis, causing a fivefold increase in the urinary concentration of methamphetamine and recovery of 66% of the ingested drug, a seriously intoxicated patient showed rapid improvement.
D000328:Adult; D004329:Droperidol / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008694:Methamphetamine / Q000506:poisoning* / Q000652:urine
D008694:Methamphetamine; D004329:Droperidol