A case of 'superwarfarin' poisoning.
A young adult ingested 10 mg brodifacoum (a potent rodenticide) in an attempt to commit suicide. Prolonged bleeding was noted for over 6 months. It required large doses and prolonged use of vitamin K1 to combat this 'superwarfarin' poisoning.
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Chong
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Chau
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Ho
D015110:4-Hydroxycoumarins / Q000506:poisoning*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014812:Vitamin K / Q000627:therapeutic use
D015110:4-Hydroxycoumarins; D014812:Vitamin K; C013418:bromfenacoum