Embutramide, a Component of Tanax (R) (T-61) as a New Drug of Abuse?

作者：Lajtai Aniko^*; Mayer Matyas; Lakatos Agnes; Porpaczy Zoltan; Miseta Attila

来源：Journal of Forensic Sciences, 2016, 61(2): 573-575.

DOI：10.1111/1556-4029.13010

• forensic science
• Tanax (R) (T-61)
• embutramide
• drugs of abuse
• forensic toxicology
• clinical toxicology

Tanax (R) (T-61) is a euthanasia solution commonly used in veterinary medicine in Europe. It consists of three active components: embutramide, mebezonium iodide, and tetracaine hydrochloride. Human consumption of Tanax (R) (T-61) is usually associated with suicide attempts. In our 15-year-long practice, embutramide was detected only three times but within a short period. First, it was found in the urine of a 42-year-old veterinarian, and the other two observations were made in a 16-year-old young man. Urine samples were analyzed using Shimadzu Prominence TOX. I.S.II. HPLC-DAD system with online SPE extraction system. Both of the two patients denied any intention to die. These cases show that this veterinary drug may also be considered as potential drugs of abuse.

• 出版日期2016-3