JIST

Abstract

Deliberate self-harm is one of the important healthcare problems seen all over the world. Harming oneself by ingestion of poisons or excessive doses of medicines is one of the main methods employed.

A case of deliberate ingestion of dry powder for inhalation [Respicaps] containing a mixture of formoterol fumarate and mometasone furoate is reported here. This combination of drugs for inhalation is sometimes prescribed to patients suffering from asthma.

This report highlights the paucity of medical literature on the effects of overdose of such a medicinal product.