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Drowning due to cyclobenzaprine and ethanol

Authors :
Charles L Winek
Wagdy W Wahba
Source :
Forensic Science International. 100:105-108
Publication Year :
1999
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 1999.

Abstract

The deceased was a 35 year old female who was found by her husband in the bathtub with her head and face submerged in the water. Autopsy findings were unremarkable. Toxicological analysis revealed the presence of ethanol (215 mg/dL) and cyclobenzaprine (1.786 mg/l) in the blood. This high concentration of cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril®) in combination with alcohol proved to be fatal.

Details

ISSN :
03790738
Volume :
100
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Forensic Science International
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....e548bdff235f1cf7663084bb03e4d50b
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0379-0738(98)00161-3