The distribution of chloroquine in man after fatal poisoning

Abstract

Detailed analysis of autopsy specimens from two fatal cases of chloroquine poisoning is reported. Post-mortem blood levels of 1.60 and 1.24 mg chloroquine/100 ml blood were found; results for liver blood, urine, stomach contents, liver, lungs and kidneys are given. The highest chloroquine concentration was in liver and the presence of a metabolite was demonstrated in the tissues.