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flunitrazepam and Drug Overdose

flunitrazepam has been researched along with Drug Overdose in 12 studies

Flunitrazepam: A benzodiazepine with pharmacologic actions similar to those of DIAZEPAM that can cause ANTEROGRADE AMNESIA. Some reports indicate that it is used as a date rape drug and suggest that it may precipitate violent behavior. The United States Government has banned the importation of this drug.
flunitrazepam : A 1,4-benzodiazepinone that is nitrazepam substituted by a methyl group at position 1 and by a fluoro group at position 2'. It is a potent hypnotic, sedative, and amnestic drug used to treat chronic insomnia.

Drug Overdose: Accidental or deliberate use of a medication or street drug in excess of normal dosage.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A case of drowning involving brotizolam, flunitrazepam and ethanol ingestion was presented."7.77A case of drowning whilst under the influence of brotizolam, flunitrazepam and ethanol. ( Ameno, K; Jamal, M; Kinoshita, H; Kumihashi, M; Ohkubo, E; Tanaka, N, 2011)
"A fatal case of drowning under the influence of multiple psychotropic drugs, such as quetiapine, escitalopram, aripiprazole and flunitrazepam, is presented."3.91An autopsy case of drowning under the influence of multiple psychotropic drugs. ( , 2019)
"A case of drowning involving brotizolam, flunitrazepam and ethanol ingestion was presented."3.77A case of drowning whilst under the influence of brotizolam, flunitrazepam and ethanol. ( Ameno, K; Jamal, M; Kinoshita, H; Kumihashi, M; Ohkubo, E; Tanaka, N, 2011)
"Flunitrazepam is a newer benzodiazepine that is preferentially used recreationally and to facilitate sexual assault."1.62Sedative-Hypnotic Agents That Impact Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Receptors: Focus on Flunitrazepam, Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid, Phenibut, and Selank. ( Doyno, CR; White, CM, 2021)

Research

Studies (12)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's5 (41.67)18.2507
2000's3 (25.00)29.6817
2010's3 (25.00)24.3611
2020's1 (8.33)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Doyno, CR1
White, CM1
Namera, A1
Makita, R1
Saruwatari, T1
Hatano, A1
Shiraishi, H1
Nagao, M1
Tanaka, N1
Kinoshita, H1
Jamal, M1
Ohkubo, E1
Kumihashi, M1
Ameno, K1
Gahlinger, PM1
Matsumoto, M1
Konno, T1
Tamba, K1
Abe, T1
Kato, S1
Kajii, E1
Kronstrand, R1
Nyström, I1
Strandberg, J1
Druid, H1
Drummer, OH1
Syrjanen, ML1
Cordner, SM1
Primavera, A1
Cocito, L1
Yegles, M1
Mersch, F1
Wennig, R1
Woods, JH1
Winger, G1
Waltzman, ML1

Reviews

3 reviews available for flunitrazepam and Drug Overdose

ArticleYear
Club drugs: MDMA, gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), Rohypnol, and ketamine.
    American family physician, 2004, Jun-01, Volume: 69, Issue:11

    Topics: Anesthetics, Dissociative; Drug Overdose; Flunitrazepam; Hallucinogens; Humans; Ketamine; Leisure Ac

2004
Abuse liability of flunitrazepam.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 1997, Volume: 17, Issue:3 Suppl 2

    Topics: Animals; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Drug Overdose; Flunitrazepam; Humans; Psychomotor Performance; Substan

1997
Flunitrazepam: a review of "roofies".
    Pediatric emergency care, 1999, Volume: 15, Issue:1

    Topics: Anti-Anxiety Agents; Asia; Central Nervous System Diseases; Drug Interactions; Drug Overdose; Europe

1999

Other Studies

9 other studies available for flunitrazepam and Drug Overdose

ArticleYear
An autopsy case of drowning under the influence of multiple psychotropic drugs.
    Archiwum medycyny sadowej i kryminologii, 2019, Volume: 69, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Autopsy; Chlorpromazine; Clomipramine; Drowning; Drug Overdose; Female; Flunitrazepam; Forens

2019
Sedative-Hypnotic Agents That Impact Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Receptors: Focus on Flunitrazepam, Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid, Phenibut, and Selank.
    Journal of clinical pharmacology, 2021, Volume: 61 Suppl 2

    Topics: Drug Overdose; Flunitrazepam; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid; Humans; Hypnotics and Sedatives; Oligopeptide

2021
Acute intoxication caused by overdose of flunitrazepam and triazolam: high concentration of metabolites detected at autopsy examination.
    The American journal of forensic medicine and pathology, 2012, Volume: 33, Issue:4

    Topics: Anti-Anxiety Agents; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; Drug Overdose; Female; Flunitrazepam; For

2012
A case of drowning whilst under the influence of brotizolam, flunitrazepam and ethanol.
    Soudni lekarstvi, 2011, Volume: 56, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged; Alcoholic Intoxication; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Azepines; Central Nervous System Depressants; Dro

2011
Two cases of deep vein thrombosis associated with antipsychotic drug use.
    Psychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 2004, Volume: 58, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged; Antipsychotic Agents; Chlorpromazine; Depressive Disorder, Major; Dose-Response Relationship,

2004
Screening for drugs of abuse in hair with ion spray LC-MS-MS.
    Forensic science international, 2004, Oct-29, Volume: 145, Issue:2-3

    Topics: Amphetamines; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Chromatography, Liquid; Cocain

2004
Deaths involving the benzodiazepine flunitrazepam.
    The American journal of forensic medicine and pathology, 1993, Volume: 14, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; Drug Overdose; Female; Flunitrazepam; Humans; Mal

1993
Acute confusion in a chronic benzodiazepine patient. Withdrawal-related nonconvulsive status epilepticus misdiagnosed as acute intoxication.
    General hospital psychiatry, 1995, Volume: 17, Issue:6

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Anxiety Disorders; Confusion; Diagnostic Errors; Drug Overdose; Flunitraz

1995
Detection of benzodiazepines and other psychotropic drugs in human hair by GC/MS.
    Forensic science international, 1997, Jan-17, Volume: 84, Issue:1-3

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Benzodiazepines; Drug Overdose; Female; Flunitrazepam; Gas Chromatograph

1997