Caffeine poisoning in a 19-year-old female.
A case report is given of a fatality resulting from caffeine intoxication associated with ingestion of an over-the-counter appetite suppressant. Caffeine is one of the drugs most readily available to the general public. Present in many beverages and over-the-counter compounds, caffeine has a relatively low toxicity. Fatalities from caffeine intoxication are rare, with seven cases previously reported in the English language literature.
D000328:Adult; D001067:Appetite Depressants / Q000506:poisoning*; D002110:Caffeine / Q000506:poisoning*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans
D001067:Appetite Depressants; D002110:Caffeine