Maternal death associated with intravenous methylphenidate (Ritalin) and pentazocine (Talwin) abuse

J Forensic Sci. 1987 May;32(3):798-801.

Abstract

A case of maternal death from pulmonary hypertension secondary to pulmonary granulomatosis is presented. The granulomas are associated with a history of intravenous injection of medications (Ritalin and Talwin) intended for oral use.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dextropropoxyphene / urine
  • Female
  • Granuloma / etiology*
  • Granuloma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Liver / pathology
  • Lung / pathology
  • Methylphenidate* / urine
  • Myocardium / pathology
  • Pentazocine* / urine
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / complications*
  • Talc / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Talc
  • Methylphenidate
  • Pentazocine
  • Dextropropoxyphene