Melanotan II injection resulting in systemic toxicity and rhabdomyolysis

Case report: 39-year-old male developed systemic toxicity, sympathomimetic excess, and rhabdomyolysis after injecting 6mg of melanotan II purchased online for tanning.

Abstract

Melanotan products are currently purchased over the Internet and are designed to induce melanogenesis to create sunless tanning as well are used as sexual stimulants.. We report a novel case of systemic toxicity with sympathomimetic excess and rhabdomyolysis after use of Melanotan II.. A 39 year-old Caucasian male injected subcutaneously 6 mg of Melanotan II purchased over the Internet in an.

Key Findings

In the emergency department two hours post injection, he complained of diffuse body aches, sweating, and a sensation of anxiety. | Vital signs included BP 151/85 mmHg, HR 130 bpm that peaked at 146 bpm, and temperature of 97.8°F. | Physica

Study Design

Research study