When administered orally the predator drug Rohypnol flunitra

When administered orally, the predator drug Rohypnol (flunitrazepam) has a bioavailability F of 70%. A woman arrives unconscious in the emergency room with signs that a sexual assault may have occurred within the last hour. She weighs 120 lb, and a blood analysis reveals a Cp of flunitrazepam of 0.05 mg/L.

Estimate the size of the initial dose in mg, assuming that the concentration found is the peak concentration. Is it conceivable that a dose of this size could be administered surreptitiously in an alcoholic beverage?   

Solution

Initial dose=Volume*Cp* WEIGHT

D= 1000*5/1000*5.44

D=27.4mg

This concentration is very high to add in alcohol beverages as it may be fatal and lead to death of the person

When administered orally, the predator drug Rohypnol (flunitrazepam) has a bioavailability F of 70%. A woman arrives unconscious in the emergency room with sign

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