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Booze, Lisa · 2012 · ToxTidbits (Maryland Poison Center)

Safety (cardiac & more) Review moderate

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Maryland Poison Center alert: ibogaine toxicity includes QTc prolongation, bradycardia, VT, TdP, respiratory arrest; cardiac effects may persist up to 9 days; no specific antidote

Dosing: not specified (administered as ibogaine HCl 95–98% pure, ibogaine extracts, or dried root bark containing 15–50% iboga alkaloids) (oral)

Contraindications: Pre-existing cardiac disease, Concomitant use of opioids (active use or inadequate taper), Concomitant use of benzodiazepines or cocaine, Seizure risk from alcohol or benzodiazepine withdrawal, Use of ibogaine extract or root bark instead of ibogaine HCl, Administration without close medical observation and monitoring

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