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A fatal overdose with colchicine

Y H Caplan, K G Orloff, B C Thompson

    Journal of Analytical Toxicology
    |May 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A colchicine blood concentration of 250 microgram/L was detected 2 hours after an overdose. No colchicine was detected in blood at the time of death, 40 hours post-ingestion.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Toxicology
    • Analytical Chemistry

    Background:

    • Colchicine is a medication used to treat gout and familial Mediterranean fever.
    • Overdose can lead to severe toxicity and death.
    • Accurate blood concentration monitoring is crucial for managing colchicine toxicity.

    Observation:

    • A 39-year-old female ingested an oral overdose of colchicine.
    • Blood sample analysis 2 hours post-ingestion revealed a colchicine concentration of 250 microgram/L.
    • No detectable colchicine levels were found in blood samples taken at 40 hours post-ingestion.

    Findings:

    • The study quantifies colchicine blood concentration following an overdose.
    • It demonstrates the rapid elimination or distribution of colchicine from the blood.

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  • The analytical method involved liquid chromatography with UV detection.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of timely blood concentration analysis in colchicine overdose.
    • Understanding colchicine pharmacokinetics is vital for clinical management and prognosis.
    • The findings contribute to the toxicological database for colchicine poisoning.