Abstract

Use of Transdermal Nicotine Systems in a Possible Suicide Attempt

Montalto N~~Brackett C C~~Sobol T

Year: 1994 Source: Journal of the American Board of Family Practice, v.7, no.5, (September-October 1994), p.417-420 SIEC No: 19990173

Nicotine is one of the most toxic of all poisons and acts with great rapidity. A lethal dose of nicotine in adult humans is estimated to be 30-60 mg. In this case, the patient recovered fully, after an uneventful hospital stay. Physicians and pharmacists should carefully instruct each patient in the appropriate use and handling of transdermal drug delivery systems.