The Distribution of Fluoxetine and Norfluoxetine in Postmortem Fluids and Tissues

Lewis RJ, Johnson RD, Angier MK

FAA Office of Aerospace Medicine - Civil Aerospace Medical Institute

关键词: Forensic Toxicology;    Fluoxetine;    Norfluoxetine;    Distribution;    Postmortem;    Aircraft Accident Investigation;   

RP-ID  :  DOT/FAA/AM-07/15

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来源: Federal Aviation Administration

【 摘 要 】

During aviation accident investigations, postmortem specimens from the flight crews are submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration�s Civil Aerospace Medical Institute for toxicological analysis. Fluoxetine (Prozac) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that was introduced in 1986. Certain side effects of this medication � drowsiness, dizziness, abnormal vision, diarrhea, and headache � could affect pilot performance and become a factor in an aviation accident.