Citation

Blanchard PD, Yao JD, McAlpine DE, Hurt RD. J. Am. Med. Assoc. JAMA 1986; 256(22): 3131-3133.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1986, American Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3783848

Abstract

Eight cases of suicidal isoniazid overdose by Cambodian refugees are reviewed. In all patients generalized seizures and metabolic acidosis developed. Treatment included supportive measures and intravenous pyridoxine hydrochloride. There were no deaths. Psychiatric evaluation of each patient revealed usual and extraordinary life and social adjustment stresses. Indochinese immigrants are a subpopulation at risk for isoniazid overdose.

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