[Safety Profile]
Poison by ingestion,
intraperitoneal, intravenous, subcutaneous,
and intraduodenal routes. Human systemic
effects: coma, nausea or vomiting,
respiratory changes, respiratory depression,
somnolence. An experimental teratogen.
Experimental reproductive effects. Caution:
Abuse leads to habituation or addiction.
When heated to decomposition it emits
toxic fumes of NOx. See also
METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE. |