ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 20 July 1989
Page Count: 8

Lethal Poisoning by Zipeprol in Drug Addicts
Polettini, A
Researcher and postgraduate student, Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Pavia,

Avato, FM
Associate professor, Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Ferrara,

Crippa, O
Researcher and postgraduate student, Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Pavia,

Abstract

Two cases of lethal intoxication involving or due to oral ingestion of zipeprol are described. The two cases concerned abusers of the substance for nonmedical purposes. Data regarding the distribution of the unmodified drug in biological fluids and tissues are presented.

Keywords:
toxicology, poisoning, abuse drugs, zipeprol

Paper ID: JFS12917J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12917J
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