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Case Reports
. 1985 Jun;14(6):597-9.
doi: 10.1016/s0196-0644(85)80790-3.

Multiple organ failure resulting from intravenous abuse of methylphenidate hydrochloride

O Stecyk, T A Loludice, S Demeter, J Jacobs
Case Reports

Multiple organ failure resulting from intravenous abuse of methylphenidate hydrochloride

O Stecyk et al. Ann Emerg Med. 1985 Jun.

Abstract

A 32-year-old woman who abused methylphenidate hydrochloride developed complications including hepatic, renal, pancreatic, pulmonary, and CNS toxicities. These were manifested by abnormal liver function enzymes, poor urine output, hypotension, tachypnea, tachycardia, abnormal blood gases, rising serum BUN and creatinine, and hyperactive deep-tendon reflexes. All were reversible with medication withdrawal and supportive therapy. Toxicities of this medication and their implications are discussed.

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