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Kratom-induced transaminitis with subsequent precipitated opioid withdrawal following naltrexone [PDF]
Mental Health Clinician, 2021 Kratom is an herbal supplement that has gained popularity for recreational use within the United States. Kratom exerts opioid-like effects and, although not US FDA approved, is commonly used for self-treatment of pain, withdrawal management from opioids,
Aimee N. Jensen, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP +3 more
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Knowledge of Kratom among Alabama Pharmacists
Pharmacy, 2023 Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a botanical substance whose leaves produce stimulant- and opioid-like effects. Kratom use has increased precipitously in the United States (U.S.) over the last decade, yet, in our experience, many pharmacists are unfamiliar
Scott R. Penzak +3 more
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The Oncologist, 2017 A case of severe hepatic toxicity associated with the use of kratom, a plant derivative increasingly used as a psychostimulant, is discussed.
Drago, Joshua Z. +3 more
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Health Effects Associated With Kratom () and Polysubstance Use: A Narrative Review [PDF]
Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment, 2022 Background: Kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa ) consumption and associated health effects have raised debates in the United States. Although most people using this herb do not experience adverse health effects associated with kratom use, medical providers ...
Catherine W Striley +8 more
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A Case of Kratom Overdose in a Pediatric Patient
Case Reports in Psychiatry, 2020 Kratom is a synthetic opioid that is federally unregulated and thus available for purchase through online retail and smoke shops in most states. Due to its availability, there is concern for misuse in the pediatric population.
Andrew Wong, Monique Mun
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Kratom (Mitragynine) Ingestion Requiring Naloxone Reversal [PDF]
Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine, 2019 Kratom (mitragynine) is a naturally occurring opioid agonist whose use has been escalating. Its suppliers advertise it as a safe alternative for opioids and a safe treatment for opioid-withdrawal symptoms. There has been controversy in the past two years
Daniel L. Overbeek +2 more
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UUM Journal of Legal Studies, 2020 Kratom story in Malaysia is a bit intricate. Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth) or local name ketum is a local plant where ‘mitragynine’ (alkaloid in kratom leaves) is listed as psychotropic substances under the Malaysian Poison Act 1952.
Samihah Khalil@Halim +2 more
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Kratom Consumption can be Addictive and have Adverse Health Effects [PDF]
Novelty in Clinical Medicine, 2022 Kratom, also known as herbal speed, is the powdered leaves of the Asian kratom tree (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.). The consumption of kratom powder or kratom tea for diarrhea, inflammation, fever, and pain, but also for anxiety and depression is based on ...
Martin Hofmeister
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Analisis Naratif Kebijakan Kratom di Indonesia [PDF]
, 2023 Penenelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis narasi yang dibangun BNN terkait dengan kebijakan kratom serta hambatan narasi kebijakan pelarangan kratom di Indonesia.
Fadholi, Ahmat +2 more
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Biosynthesis of Kratom Opioids
New Phytologist, 2022 Abstract Mitragyna speciosa (kratom) derived monoterpenoid indole alkaloids (MIAs) such as mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine are a new class of opioids with a corynanthe MIA pharmacophore that is responsible for their significantly reduced side effects and superior safety profiles. While botanical
Kyunghee Kim +6 more
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