1. [Pharmacokinetic and toxicokinetic parameters of some drugs of abuse].
- Author
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Panas M
- Subjects
- Amphetamines pharmacokinetics, Amphetamines poisoning, Cannabinoids pharmacokinetics, Cannabinoids poisoning, Cannabis poisoning, Cocaine pharmacokinetics, Cocaine poisoning, Codeine pharmacokinetics, Codeine poisoning, Humans, Lysergic Acid Diethylamide pharmacokinetics, Lysergic Acid Diethylamide poisoning, Morphine pharmacokinetics, Morphine poisoning, Illicit Drugs pharmacokinetics, Illicit Drugs poisoning
- Abstract
This article outlines the main pharmacokinetic and toxicokinetic parameters of selected addicting compounds often being abused. Described parameters affect the way the compounds behave in the body. The article shows the usual dosage and "therapeutic", toxic and fatal concentrations. Knowledge of described parameters is important in the process of detoxication in patients poisoned with this group of psychoactive compounds.
- Published
- 2001