Postmortem tissue methamphetamine concentrations following selegiline administration

Abstract

Selegiline is a relatively new antiparkinson' drug whose metabolites include methamphetamine and amphetamine. A 72-year-old female with apparently suicidal intentions was found dead at her residence. The cause of death was listed as coronary heart disease with a history of polypharmacy. The tissue methamphetamine and amphetamine concentrations resulting from selegiline administration are presented in this report. © 1990 Oxford University Press.