Table 3.
Results of toxicology in the 71 sudden death victims
Habitual Substances | |
Caffeine | 16 (23%) |
Ethanol | 10 (14%) |
Nicotine | 23 (32%) |
Over the Counter Medications | |
Acetaminophen | 24 (34%) |
Salicylates | 12 (17%) |
Fexofenadine | 5 (7%) |
Ibuprophen | 4 (6%) |
Ranitidine | 4 (6%) |
Diphenhydramine | 3 (4%) |
Doxylamine | 2 (3%) |
Phenylpropanolamine | 2 (3%) |
Ephedrine/pseudoephedrine | 1 (1%) |
Prescription Medications | |
Opiates | 8 (11%) |
Beta adrenergic blockers | 4 (6%) |
Selective Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors | 3 (4%) |
Clozapine | 2 (3%) |
Lithium | 1(1%) |
Flecainide | 1 (1%) |
Verapamil | 1 (1%) |
Sildenafil | 1 (1%) |