doi: 10.3109/10826081003692098.
Epub 2010 Apr 15.
Current trends in tramadol-related fatalities, Tehran, Iran 2005-2008
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Current trends in tramadol-related fatalities, Tehran, Iran 2005-2008
Subst Use Misuse.
2010 Nov.
Abstract
Tramadol is a widely prescribed drug. Abuse of tramadol as well as tramadol-related deaths have been increasing in Iran. The objective of the present study is to evaluate the trends of tramadol-related deaths that occurred between 2005 and 2008 in Tehran, Iran. Biological samples obtained during the autopsy were analyzed. Tramadol was detected in 294 cases by itself or together with other drugs. The majority of the cases were young male adults. Tramadol-related deaths in 2008 were 32.5 times more than in 2005. These results suggest that tramadol-related fatalities are growing in Iran especially among substance abusers.
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