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zopiclone and Drug Overdose

zopiclone has been researched along with Drug Overdose in 17 studies

zopiclone: S(+)-enantiomer of racemic zopiclone; azabicyclo(4.3.0)nonane; a nonbenzodiazepine; one of the so-called of Z drugs (zopiclone, eszopiclone, zolpidem, and zaleplon) for which there is some correlation with tumors; was term of zopiclone 2004-2007
zopiclone : A pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrazine compound having a 4-methylpiperazine-1-carboxyl group at the 5-position, a 5-chloropyridin-2-yl group at the 6-position and an oxo-substituent at the 7-position.

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

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"To characterize the risk of methemoglobinemia and hemolytic anemia following large overdoses of zopiclone, a cyclopyrrolone hypnotic-sedative and a racemic mixture of R-zopiclone and S-zopiclone (eszopiclone)."8.90Zopiclone induced methemoglobinemia and hemolytic anemia. ( Chan, TY, 2014)
"Methemoglobinemia has not previously been reported following acute zopiclone overdose."7.74Two cases of methemoglobinemia following zopiclone ingestion. ( Fung, HT; Kam, CW; Lai, CH; Lam, KK; Wong, OF, 2008)
"To characterize the risk of methemoglobinemia and hemolytic anemia following large overdoses of zopiclone, a cyclopyrrolone hypnotic-sedative and a racemic mixture of R-zopiclone and S-zopiclone (eszopiclone)."4.90Zopiclone induced methemoglobinemia and hemolytic anemia. ( Chan, TY, 2014)
" A 52-year-old man with a history of depression treated with escitalopram 10 mg/day, extended-release morphine 30 mg/day and zopiclone 15 mg/day was found unconscious at his home."3.74Corrected QT interval prolongation after an overdose of escitalopram, morphine, oxycodone, zopiclone and benzodiazepines. ( Baranchuk, A; Gibson, K; Methot, M; Simpson, CS; Strum, D, 2008)
"Methemoglobinemia has not previously been reported following acute zopiclone overdose."3.74Two cases of methemoglobinemia following zopiclone ingestion. ( Fung, HT; Kam, CW; Lai, CH; Lam, KK; Wong, OF, 2008)
"Flumazenil has been reported to reverse sedation from all three Z-drugs."2.49The clinical and forensic toxicology of Z-drugs. ( Gunja, N, 2013)

Research

Studies (17)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's9 (52.94)29.6817
2010's7 (41.18)24.3611
2020's1 (5.88)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Szmulewicz, A1
Bateman, BT1
Levin, R1
Huybrechts, KF1
Cimolai, N1
Isoardi, KZ1
Harris, K1
Carmichael, KE1
Dimeski, G1
Chan, BSH1
Page, CB1
Gunja, N1
Chan, TY1
Zhang, YZ1
He, HY1
She, CM1
Lian, J1
Baranchuk, A1
Simpson, CS1
Methot, M1
Gibson, K1
Strum, D1
Yang, CC1
Deng, JF1
Kung, SW1
Tse, ML1
Chan, YC1
Lau, FL1
Tsui, SH1
Tam, S1
Siu, TS1
Fung, HT2
Lai, CH2
Wong, OF2
Lam, SK1
Lam, KK2
Hillyard, SG1
Barrera-Groba, C1
Tighe, R1
Neckelmann, D1
Maehlum, E1
Waage, IM1
Kuntze, MF1
Bullinger, AH1
Mueller-Spahn, F1
Lovett, B1
Watts, D1
Grossman, M1
Kam, CW1
Bates, D1
Mintz, M1
Bramness, JG1
Arnestad, M1
Karinen, R1
Hilberg, T1

Reviews

4 reviews available for zopiclone and Drug Overdose

ArticleYear
The clinical and forensic toxicology of Z-drugs.
    Journal of medical toxicology : official journal of the American College of Medical Toxicology, 2013, Volume: 9, Issue:2

    Topics: Acetamides; Azabicyclo Compounds; Coma; Drug Overdose; Flumazenil; GABA Modulators; GABA-A Receptor

2013
Zopiclone induced methemoglobinemia and hemolytic anemia.
    International journal of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, 2014, Volume: 52, Issue:5

    Topics: Azabicyclo Compounds; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Overdose; Erythrocytes; Hemolytic-Uremi

2014
[Research Progress on Forensic Toxicology of Z-drugs].
    Fa yi xue za zhi, 2015, Volume: 31, Issue:4

    Topics: Acetamides; Azabicyclo Compounds; Drug Overdose; Forensic Medicine; Forensic Toxicology; Humans; Hyp

2015
Phytonadione therapy in a multiple-drug overdose involving warfarin.
    Pharmacotherapy, 2000, Volume: 20, Issue:10

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Acetylcysteine; Aged; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anticoagulants

2000

Other Studies

13 other studies available for zopiclone and Drug Overdose

ArticleYear
The Risk of Overdose With Concomitant Use of Z-Drugs and Prescription Opioids: A Population-Based Cohort Study.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 2021, Volume: 178, Issue:7

    Topics: Acetamides; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Analgesics, Opioid; Azabicyclo Compounds; Dr

2021
Zopiclone overdose and flumazenil rescue.
    CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne, 2017, 04-24, Volume: 189, Issue:16

    Topics: Azabicyclo Compounds; Benzodiazepines; Drug Overdose; Flumazenil; Humans; Piperazines

2017
Acute bone marrow suppression and gastrointestinal toxicity following acute oral methotrexate overdose.
    Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.), 2018, Volume: 56, Issue:12

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antirheumatic Agents; Azabicyclo Compounds; Blood Transfusion; Bone Marrow Di

2018
Corrected QT interval prolongation after an overdose of escitalopram, morphine, oxycodone, zopiclone and benzodiazepines.
    The Canadian journal of cardiology, 2008, Volume: 24, Issue:7

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Arrhythmias, Cardiac; Azabicyclo Compounds; Benzodiazepine

2008
Utility of flumazenil in zopiclone overdose.
    Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.), 2008, Volume: 46, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Antidotes; Azabicyclo Compounds; Drug Overdose; Female;

2008
Zopiclone-associated methemoglobinemia and renal impairment.
    Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.), 2008, Volume: 46, Issue:10

    Topics: Azabicyclo Compounds; Drug Overdose; Female; Humans; Kidney Diseases; Methemoglobinemia; Middle Aged

2008
Hemolytic anemia after zopiclone overdose.
    Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.), 2009, Volume: 47, Issue:9

    Topics: Anemia, Hemolytic; Azabicyclo Compounds; Drug Overdose; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Hypnotics

2009
Intralipid reverses coma associated with zopiclone and venlafaxine overdose.
    European journal of anaesthesiology, 2010, Volume: 27, Issue:6

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Azabicyclo Compounds; Coma; Cyclohexanols; Drug Overdose;

2010
Sertindole and fluoxetine overdose with benign outcome.
    Nordic journal of psychiatry, 2010, Volume: 64, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Antipsychotic Agents; Azabicyclo Compounds; Blood P

2010
Excessive use of zopiclone: a case report.
    Swiss medical weekly, 2002, Sep-07, Volume: 132, Issue:35-36

    Topics: Aged; Azabicyclo Compounds; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Administration Schedule; Drug Ove

2002
Prolonged coma after eszopiclone overdose.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2007, Volume: 25, Issue:6

    Topics: Aged, 80 and over; Azabicyclo Compounds; Coma; Drug Overdose; Female; Humans; Hypnotics and Sedative

2007
Two cases of methemoglobinemia following zopiclone ingestion.
    Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.), 2008, Volume: 46, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Azabicyclo Compounds; Drug Overdose; Enzyme Inhibitors; Female; Humans; Hypnotics and Sedativ

2008
Fatal overdose of zopiclone in an elderly woman with bronchogenic carcinoma.
    Journal of forensic sciences, 2001, Volume: 46, Issue:5

    Topics: Aged; Autopsy; Azabicyclo Compounds; Cause of Death; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; Drug Over

2001