Dexfenfluramine overdose.
Dexfenfluramine (Redux), the dextro-rotatory (+) steroisomer of fenfluramine, was previously approved for the treatment of weight control in the United States. We report a case of acute dexfenfluramine ingestion characterized by coma, clonus, and respiratory failure.
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Department of Medical Toxicology, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D003128:Coma / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D005277:Fenfluramine / Q000506:poisoning*; D006801:Humans; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000139:chemically induced; D012640:Seizures / Q000139:chemically induced; D018490:Serotonin Agents / Q000506:poisoning*; D013406:Suicide, Attempted
D018490:Serotonin Agents; D005277:Fenfluramine