[Axonal neuropathy and chronic Codobromyl poisoning].

Abstract

We report a 56 year-old woman with a severe axonal neuropathy due to a chronic intoxication by a cough soothing (Codobromyl). Symptoms of codeine and alcohol intoxication were present. The problems of self medication are considered.

• Authors: D Mabin, S Esnault, G Bergeret, S H Tea, J P Leroy
• Journal: Revue neurologique (Rev Neurol (Paris)) Vol. 144 Issue 5 Pg. 380-1 ( 1988) ISSN: 0035-3787 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Neuropathie axonale et intoxication chronique au Codobromyl.
• PMID: 3274918 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Antitussive Agents
• Drug Combinations
• Hydrocarbons, Brominated
• bromoform, codeine, sulfurgaicol, terpene drug combination
• Guaiacol
• Codeine

Topics

• Antitussive Agents (poisoning)
• Axons
• Chronic Disease
• Codeine (poisoning)
• Drug Combinations (poisoning)
• Female
• Guaiacol (poisoning)
• Humans
• Hydrocarbons, Brominated (poisoning)
• Middle Aged
• Nervous System Diseases (chemically induced)
• Time Factors