Unusual Presentation of Kratom Overdose With Rhabdomyolysis, Transient Hearing Loss, and Heart Failure
Kratom mainly grows in Southeast Asia. It is widely used for pain management and opioid withdrawal, which is available online for cheaper prices. Alkaloids extracted from kratom such as mitragynine and 7-hydroxy mitragynine exhibit analgesic properties by acting through µ receptors. Commonly reporte...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2021-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/23247096211005069 |