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Verdoglobinuria.

Michael Greenberg1

  • 1Emergency Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102, USA. mgreenbe@drexelmed.edu

Clinical Toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|June 24, 2008
PubMed
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Green urine can occur after taking the antidepressant amitriptyline. This case highlights that while diverse, pharmaceuticals are the most frequent cause of verdoglobinuria, necessitating clinical awareness.

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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Pharmacology
  • Clinical Chemistry

Background:

  • Green urine, also known as verdoglobinuria, is an uncommon condition.
  • Identifying the cause is crucial for appropriate patient management.

Observation:

  • A case of green urine is presented following the ingestion of amitriptyline, a cyclic antidepressant.
  • This observation prompts a review of other potential causes.

Findings:

  • Pharmaceuticals, including amitriptyline, are identified as the most common etiologic agents for green urine.
  • The exact frequency of verdoglobinuria remains undetermined.

Implications:

  • Awareness of pharmaceutical-induced verdoglobinuria is essential for clinical toxicologists.
  • This knowledge aids in establishing a differential diagnosis for patients presenting with green urine.