Toxicity following accidental ingestion of Aconitum containing Chinese remedy

Human and Experimental Toxicology - Tập 15 Số 10 - Trang 839-842 - 1996
ST Kolev1, P Léman2, Geoffrey C. Kite3, Philip C. Stevenson3, Debbie Shaw1, Vsg Murray1
1Medical Toxicology Unit, Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital Trust, London SE14 5ER
2A & E, St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 7EH
3Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AB

Tóm tắt

Various species of Aconitum are commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine. These plants are known to contain highly potent cardiotoxins. A 22 year old Chinese male accidentally ingested a herbal liniment prepared from Aconitum with near fatal results. His ventricular tachyarrhythmias responded to standard treatment in cluding the use of i.v. magnesium.

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Human and Experimental Toxicology

Tập 15 Số 10

839-842

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