Maternal Death Associated with Intravenous Methylphenidate (Ritalin®) and Pentazocine (Talwin®) Abuse

DE Lundquest, W. M. Young, JF Edland

Journal of Forensic Sciences · 1987 · 23 citations · 8 references

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Abstract

A case of maternal death from pulmonary hypertension secondary to pulmonary granulomatosis is presented. The granulomas are associated with a history of intravenous injection of medications (Ritalin and Talwin) intended for oral use.

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