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Life-threatening bupropion poisoning successfully treated by intravenous lipid emulsion

2026-02-11

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Bupropion is a synthetic cathinone that acts as a norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor, and is an atypical antidepressant commonly prescribed for major depressive disorder and smoking cessation. While generally well tolerated at therapeutic doses, bupropion overdose can lead to severe toxicity, primarily characterized by seizures and cardiac arrhythmias. Management of severe intoxications remains mainly...

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DOI: 10.22541/au.177079692.26880898/v1

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