Lethal Over-the-Counter Cardioselective Drugs: An Urgent Call to Policy Makers
| Autor: | Joud M. Kossai Enabi, Abdulmohsen A. Alhumayn, Hisham Alomari, Yousef Ibrahim S. Alawad, Sharafaldeen Bin Nafisah |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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| Zdroj: | The Journal of Medicine, Law & Public Health, Vol 1, Iss 3 (2021) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2788-9815 2788-791X |
| DOI: | 10.52609/jmlph.v1i3.21 |
| Popis: | Drug overdose is a common presentation in emergency departments, and overdose of cardioselective agents warrants special attention, given its association with high mortality and morbidity. This study reports a case of cardioselective overdose with suicidal intent. We shed light on the accessibility in Saudi Arabia of these life-threatening drugs, and explore the nature of public health intervention to reduce to reduce the risk of misuse. |
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