Suicide Attempt with Methylphenidate: A Case Report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Abstract: We aimed to present a young patient who uses MPH for suicide. A 17year old girl was presented to our emergency department about 5 h after ingestion of methyl phenidate, fluoxetine and sertraline. There was sinus tachycardia and focal seizure. And other physical examination and vital signs were normal. Naso gastric decompression and activated charcoal were applied. The serum concentrations of MPH, fluoxetine and sertraline were 65.84ng/mL, 138.65ng/mL, and 96.85ng/mL. Patient was followed up for 36h and discharged from emergency department without any complication. Supportive therapy, nasogastric decompression and activated charcoal can provide recovery without sequelae. Keywords: Methylphenidate, seizure, suicide, toxicology
Authors and Affiliations
Banu Karakus Yilmaz, Oguzhan Zengin, Hatice Dogan, Suleyman Yildirim, Nusin Yalimol, Yasemin Celik
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