A case of mental and behavioral abnormalities caused by smoking "Zoletil 50"
10.3760/cma.j.cn113661-20230920-00079
- VernacularTitle:吸食“舒泰50”致精神及行为异常1例
- Author:
Suqi SONG
1
;
Yunyun SHEN
1
;
Kai ZHANG
1
;
Chengdong SHENG
1
;
Xiaoqin ZHOU
1
;
Huanzhong LIU
1
Author Information
1. 安徽医科大学附属巢湖医院精神科，合肥 238000
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Mental disorders;
Tiletamine;
Zolazepam;
Psychotic symptoms;
Ataxia
- From:
Chinese Journal of Psychiatry
2023;56(6):461-464
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
"Zoletil 50" is a veterinary anesthetic, a compound preparation of tiletamine and zolazepam. This report describes a case involving mental and behavioral abnormalities after prolonged use of this drug. The patient had been regularly inhaling "Zoletil 50" nasally for 4 months. Following inhalation, symptoms emerged including abundant visions, dissociation, ataxia, muscle jerking, inability to walk and lung infection, along with changes of consciousness. The symptoms were eventually relieved through the administration of benzodiazepines, low-dose antipsychotic medications, and other medications. This case illustrates the potential mental effects of inhaling "Zoletil 50" and may help clinical physicians identify and manage similar psychotic disorders resulting from the use of this veterinary anesthetic.
