![]() ![]() Warning of scopolamine-adulterated heroin sold under the street Paranoia, hallucinations, and agitation resolved (1).ĭuring March 17-April 10, 1995, NYCDOH issued press releases Receiving physostigmine intravenously for 5-10 minutes, their Physostigmine (an antidote for anticholinergic toxicity). Patients were treated for suspected scopolamine poisoning with Patterns of the scopolamine suggested it was synthetic rather thanĭerived from a plant source. Health (NYCDOH), contained heroin and scopolamine. (GC-MS) by the Bureau of Laboratories, New York City Department of "Sting." Specimens of "Sting" heroin obtained from two patients onĪpril 5 and analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrophotometry Having used heroin with the street names "Point on Point" or ![]() Reported using heroin presented with similar clinical findings to Lorazepam for sedation, and signs and symptoms resolved during theĭuring March 17-April 5, 1995, a total of 10 persons who Overdose to reverse the toxic effects of opioids (e.g., coma and Parenteral naloxone, which is routinely used for suspected heroin Initially lethargic and became agitated and combative afterĮmergency medical service (EMS) personnel treated them with Of anticholinergic toxicity (i.e., tachycardia, mild hypertension,ĭilated pupils, dry skin and mucous membranes, and diminished orĪbsent bowel sounds) five had urinary retention. Physical examination, all these persons had clinical manifestations On March 16, 1995, eight persons were treated in the emergencyĭepartment (ED) of a Bronx hospital for acute onset of agitationĪnd hallucinations approximately 1 hour after "snorting" heroin. Which represent a new type of drug overdose. Summarizes the clinical and epidemiologic features of these cases, Who had used "street drugs" sold as heroin that probably alsoĬontained scopolamine, an anticholinergic drug. Newark, New Jersey Philadelphia and Baltimore reported at leastģ25 cases of drug overdoses requiring medical treatment in persons During 19, healthĭepartments and poison-control centers in New York City (NYC) Primarily to increase its weight for retail sale (e.g., mannitolĪnd starch) and to add pharmacologic effects (e.g.,ĭextromethorphan and lidocaine). Heroin is mixed ("cut") frequently with other substances Scopolamine Poisoning among Heroin Users - New York City, For assistance, please send e-mail to: Type 508 Accommodation and the title of the report in the subject line of e-mail. Persons using assistive technology might not be able to fully access information in this file. ![]()
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