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guaifenesin and Drug Overdose

guaifenesin has been researched along with Drug Overdose in 4 studies

Guaifenesin: An expectorant that also has some muscle relaxing action. It is used in many cough preparations.

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

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Guaifenesin is an over-the-counter expectorant used for chest congestion and is available both in single-ingredient formulations and in combination with antihistamines, cough suppressants and decongestants."5.39Swift onset of central nervous system depression and asystole followingan overdose of Guaifenesin. ( Crifasi, JA; Johnson, T; Long, C; Mitchell, EK; Okic, M, 2013)
"Guaifenesin stones were originally reported as complexed with ephedrine, and subsequent reports have demonstrated pure guaifenesin stones, occurring after long term abuse."5.39Acute bilateral ureteral obstruction secondary to guaifenesin toxicity. ( Cockerill, PA; de Cógáin, MR; Krambeck, AE, 2013)
"Guaifenesin is an over-the-counter expectorant used for chest congestion and is available both in single-ingredient formulations and in combination with antihistamines, cough suppressants and decongestants."1.39Swift onset of central nervous system depression and asystole followingan overdose of Guaifenesin. ( Crifasi, JA; Johnson, T; Long, C; Mitchell, EK; Okic, M, 2013)
"Guaifenesin stones were originally reported as complexed with ephedrine, and subsequent reports have demonstrated pure guaifenesin stones, occurring after long term abuse."1.39Acute bilateral ureteral obstruction secondary to guaifenesin toxicity. ( Cockerill, PA; de Cógáin, MR; Krambeck, AE, 2013)
"Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a common component of combination cold medications that has become a popular drug of abuse for young adults."1.34"Crystal dex:" free-base dextromethorphan. ( Cloutier, RL; Hendrickson, RG, 2007)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (25.00)29.6817
2010's3 (75.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Okic, M1
Johnson, T1
Crifasi, JA1
Long, C1
Mitchell, EK1
Cockerill, PA1
de Cógáin, MR1
Krambeck, AE1
McIntyre, IM1
Navarrete, A1
Mena, O1
Hendrickson, RG1
Cloutier, RL1

Other Studies

4 other studies available for guaifenesin and Drug Overdose

ArticleYear
Swift onset of central nervous system depression and asystole followingan overdose of Guaifenesin.
    Journal of analytical toxicology, 2013, Volume: 37, Issue:5

    Topics: Central Nervous System; Central Nervous System Diseases; Drug Overdose; Expectorants; Fatal Outcome;

2013
Acute bilateral ureteral obstruction secondary to guaifenesin toxicity.
    The Canadian journal of urology, 2013, Volume: 20, Issue:5

    Topics: Acute Disease; Cystoscopy; Drug Overdose; Guaifenesin; Humans; Male; Stents; Tomography, X-Ray Compu

2013
Postmortem distribution of guaifenesin concentrations reveals a lack of potential for redistribution.
    Forensic science international, 2014, Volume: 245

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Chromatography, Liquid; Drug Overdose; Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; Expectorants;

2014
"Crystal dex:" free-base dextromethorphan.
    The Journal of emergency medicine, 2007, Volume: 32, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Antitussive Agents; Chemical Fractionation; Dextromethorphan; Drug Overdose; Guaifenesin; Hum

2007