Death Due to Butorphanol Ingestion: A Case Report

Authors

  • Rodrigues EJ*
  • Rataboli PV**
  • Lobo Domnic***

Keywords:

Butorphanol

Abstract

Butorphanol poisoning is not common. A case is presented of ingestion of toxic dose of butorphanol, which proved fatal in a young adult. Although the exact amount ingested could not be ascertained, the circumstances and observations pointed clearly to death due to overdose by butorphanol.

Published Date

07-Jan-2008

Issue

Vol.04 Issue No.01 (2008): Journal of Indian Society of Toxicology

Section

Articles