Aconite poisoning in camouflage

The Toxicology Reference Laboratory has confirmed 10 cases of aconite poisoning from March 2004 to May 2006. In four of these 10 cases, the aconite herb was not listed in the written prescription. We report these four cases to highlight the problem of 'hidden' aconite poisoning.

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Published in:Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi 2006-12, Vol.12 (6), p.456
Main Authors: Poon, W T, Lai, C K, Ching, C K, Tse, K Y, So, Y C, Chan, Y C, Hau, L M, Mak, T W L, Chan, A Y W
Format: Article
Language:eng ; chi
Subjects:
Aconitum - poisoning
Adult
Drugs, Chinese Herbal - adverse effects
Drugs, Chinese Herbal - analysis
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
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Summary:The Toxicology Reference Laboratory has confirmed 10 cases of aconite poisoning from March 2004 to May 2006. In four of these 10 cases, the aconite herb was not listed in the written prescription. We report these four cases to highlight the problem of 'hidden' aconite poisoning.
ISSN:1024-2708
2226-8707