Benzodiazepine self-poisoning in Pakistan: implications for prevention and harm reduction.

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M M Khan,H Reza,

The pattern of all index admissions for benzodiazepine self-poisoning to a university hospital in Karachi, Pakistan are described. Of the 329 medication self-poisoning cases, 84% were benzodiazepine overdoses. Diazepam was the preferred drug in 69% of these cases, with majority ingesting between 20-30 tablets of 5 mg each, 44% bought the benzodiazepine over the counter (OTC) for the purpose of overdose. The preference for benzodiazepines over analgesics (as freely available) may be related to the motives underlying parasuicide acts and their popularity as 'sleeping pills' in Pakistan. Educating the 'chemist' and limiting the number of tablets dispensed at a time are areas to consider in reducing the incidence and harmful effects of benzodiazepine overdoses in Pakistan.

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MM Khan,H Reza,

For similar behavior and behavior mechanisms: behavior: behavioral symptoms: self-injurious behavior: suicide: suicide, attempted research abstracts see: behavior and behavior mechanisms: behavior: behavioral symptoms: self-injurious behavior: suicide: suicide, attempted research

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Benzodiazepine self-poisoning in Pakistan: implications for prevention and harm reduction. Journal Published:

PUBLICATION TYPE: Journal Article

Journal: JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Associat

VOLUME: 48

Page Numbers: 293-5

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ISSN: 0030-9982

DAY: 12

MONTH: Oct

YEAR: 1998

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LANGUAGE: eng

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Benzodiazepine self-poisoning in Pakistan: implications for prevention and harm reduction. Keywords Mesh Terms:

KEYWORDS: Suicide, Attempted

MESH TERMS: prevention & control

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Substance Name: Benzodiazepines

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AFFILIATION: Department of Psychiatry, Aga Khan University, Karachi.

Country: PAKISTAN

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MEDLINETA: J Pak Med Assoc

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