The puzzling self-poisoner
Current Psychiatry. 2008 September;07(09):65-72
September 1, 2008|Current Psychiatry
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Ms. M tried to kill herself with rat poison, and her coagulation values continue to rise. Is she secretly consuming more poison in her hospital room?
Also take into account medical conditions—such as hypertension or hepatic disease—and medication side effects that can increase bleeding risk. When treating pain in these patients, consider avoiding acetaminophen but be aware of the risks of NSAIDs, such as gastritis or GI bleeding.
Related resource
- The American Association of Poison Control Centers. 800-222-1222; www.aapcc.org.
Drug brand names
- Escitalopram • Lexapro
- Lamotrigine • Lamictal
- Pantoprazole • Protonix
- Warfarin • Coumadin
Disclosure
The author reports no financial relationship with any company whose products are mentioned in this article or with manufacturers of competing products.
