Lethal Over-the-Counter Cardioselective Drugs: An Urgent Call to Policy Makers
Journal Title: The Journal of Medicine, Law & Public Health (JMLPH) - Year 2021, Vol 1, Issue 3
Abstract
Drug overdose is a common presentation in emergency departments, and overdose of cardioselective agents warrants special attention, given its association with high mortality and morbidity. This study reports a case of cardioselective overdose with suicidal intent. We shed light on the accessibility in Saudi Arabia of these life-threatening drugs, and explore the nature of public health intervention to reduce to reduce the risk of misuse.
Authors and Affiliations
Joud M. Kossai Enabi, Abdulmohsen A. Alhumayn, Hisham Alomari, Yousef Ibrahim S. Alawad, Sharafaldeen Bin Nafisah
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- DOI https://doi.org/10.52609/jmlph.v1i3.21
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