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Colchicine toxicity: a case report.

S R Wells1, D L Anderson, J Thompson

  • 1Hennepin Regional Poison Center, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN 55415.

Veterinary and Human Toxicology
|August 1, 1989
PubMed
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A mixed ingestion case highlights colchicine

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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Pharmacology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Colchicine is a medication used to treat gout and familial Mediterranean fever.
  • It has a narrow therapeutic index and can be toxic in overdose.

Observation:

  • A 59-year-old male ingested colchicine along with other substances.
  • The patient developed severe systemic manifestations.
  • The patient died 36 hours after ingestion.

Findings:

  • Despite a mixed ingestion, colchicine toxicity was suspected as the primary cause of death.
  • Severe systemic complications were observed.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the critical toxicity of colchicine in overdose.
  • Awareness of colchicine's potential for severe outcomes is crucial for clinicians.
  • Prompt recognition and management of colchicine poisoning are vital.