| Title | "Crystal dex:" free-base dextromethorphan. | | Author(s) | Hendrickson RG, Cloutier RL | | Institution | Department of Emergency Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon; Oregon Poison Center, Portland, Oregon; Center for Policy and Research in Emergency Medicine (CPR-EM), Portland, Oregon. | | Source | J Emerg Med 2007 May; 32(4):393-6. | | Abstract | Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a common component of combination cold medications that has become a popular drug of abuse for young adults. Abusers of DXM have developed a simple acid-base extraction technique to "free-base," or extract, the DXM from the unwanted guaifenesin, coloring agents, sweeteners, and alcohol that are typically included in combination cold preparations. We report a case of DXM overdose after ingestion of this purified "Crystal Dex" and discuss the "Agent Lemon" and single-phase extraction techniques that are used to free-base the dextromethorphan. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
| | PubMed ID | 17499693 |
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