Comparison of clinical characteristics between meth/amphetamine and synthetic cathinone users presented to the emergency department
Journal
Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date Issued
2022-04-19
Author(s)
Chen, Hsien-Yi
Chin, Lengsu W
Chou, Hsin-Hui
Wu, Meng-Huan
Chen, Ju-Yu
Shih, Chia-Pang
Lin, Chih-Chuan
Abstract
Synthetic cathinones (SC) are popular new psychoactive substances that produce sympathomimetic toxicity. Meth/amphetamine and SC have similar chemical structures and pharmacological effects. We aimed to compare the clinical characteristics between meth/amphetamine and SC users presenting to the emergency department (ED).
Subjects
synthetic cathinone; Meth/amphetamine; drug poisoning; emergency department; rhabdomyolysis
Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
Type
journal article