Acute poisoning from the ingestion of Nicotiana glauca.
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.
D000368:Aged; D002400:Cathartics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002606:Charcoal / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003422:Critical Care; D004639:Emetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005751:Gastric Lavage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009538:Nicotine / Q000506:poisoning*; D010947:Plants, Toxic; D011379:Prognosis; D014026:Nicotiana
D002400:Cathartics; D004639:Emetics; D002606:Charcoal; D009538:Nicotine