Datura stramonium poisoning. Identification of tropane alkaloids in urine by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.
A case of acute poisoning by ingestion of Datura stramonium infusion is reported. The patient presented with a typical anticholinergic syndrome (dryness of mouth, mydriasis, flushing, tachycardia, agitation, hallucinations) and was treated with symptomatic and supportive measures. The presence of tropane belladona alkaloids in a urine sample was demonstrated by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.
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Clinical Toxicology Unit, Hospital Clínic i Provincial, Barcelona, Spain.
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Sanz
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de la Torre
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D000293:Adolescent; D001533:Belladonna Alkaloids / Q000652:urine*; D013286:Datura stramonium / Q000378:metabolism*; D008401:Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010939:Plant Poisoning / Q000652:urine*; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D010947:Plants, Toxic
D001533:Belladonna Alkaloids