Acute Poisoning from the Ingestion ofNicotiana glauca

1 January 1982

journal article
case report
Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Toxicology: Clinical Toxicology

Vol. 19 (8) , 861-864
https://doi.org/10.3109/15563658208992520

Abstract

A case is presented of a 76-year-old male who ingested Nicotiana glauca and developed severe nicotine-alkaloid toxicity primarily characterized by neuromuscular blockade and respiratory failure. Recovery occurred with supportive care.

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