Journal Published Online: 01 July 1974
Volume 19, Issue 3

Two Propylhexedrine-Associated Fatalities: Benzedrine Revisited

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

The Benzedrine® inhaler, long used as a local vasoconstrictor for nasal congestion, and at one time a readily available source of amphetamine, was replaced some years ago with the Benzedrex® inhaler, containing propylhexedrine. It was known that abuse had occurred with the prior constituent, but few toxic episodes and no fatalities have been documented with the latter agent. We have recently observed two deaths involving propylhexedrine which are the subject of this report.

Author Information

Sturner, WQ
Dallas County, Institute of Forensic Sciences, Dallas, Texas
Spruill, FG
Dallas County, Institute of Forensic Sciences, Dallas, Texas
Garriott, JC
Institute of Forensic Sciences, Dallas, Texas
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Stock #: JFS10213J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS10213J