Examining the Contents of Sorche Substance (God Tear) of Abuse and Products Used in Addiction Treatment and Bodybuilding Drugs Available in Isfahan City Market in Terms of Toxicology Classification

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Toxicology, Isfahan Clinical Toxicology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

2 Medical Student, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

3 Assistant Professor, Isfahan Clinical Toxicology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

4 Professor, Clinical Toxicology Department, Isfahan Clinical Toxicology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

Background: Due to the entry of various bodybuilding and narcotic compounds into the consumption market and the lack of accurate knowledge of their contents, this study aims to determine the contents of the substance of abuse Sorcheh and the products used in addiction treatment and bodybuilding drugs available in the market of Isfahan city in terms of classification. Toxicology was performed.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, samples of 7 commercial drugs GC, black raspberry, and Mohazal for obesity treatment and Fereshteh, Galaxy, and Gainup brands for slimming treatment and a narcotic compound called Sorche were examined. Their contents were identified by performing keratography tests and compared with the commercial stickers on their packaging.
Findings: Sibutramine, Morphine, and Fluspirlene are the main ingredients in GC slimming, as Pseudoephedrine, Methamphetamine, and Morphine in black raspberry, Carbamazepine, Morphine, Haloperidol, and Diphenoxylate in Gainup, Morphine, Cyproheptadine, Hydroxyprogesterone, Glutamine, Thioridazine, Chlordiazepoxide, Haloperidol, Epitestrone, Methadone and Betamethasone, in Galoxymelatonin, Clonazepam, Haloperidol, Meperidine, Trifluperidol, and Cyproheptadine, in angel, Haloperidol, Cambinol, Oxazepam, Hydrocortisone, Carbamazepine, Diclofenac, Hydrocortisone, and Imipramine were present. The sample of Sorcheh contained 70% Heroin plus caffeine.
Conclusion: Medicines that are sold under the claim of herbal medicines for weight loss and obesity treatment have various chemical compounds, including narcotics and sedatives, which can lead to numerous liver and kidney and may lead to digestive complications in the long run, in addition to drug dependence, cardiac, neurological, and psychological.

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 42, Issue 786
2nd Week, December
November and December 2024
Pages 884-891

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  • Receive Date: 27 December 2023
  • Accept Date: 28 September 2024

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