Outpatient colchicine poisoning.
The clinical effectiveness of colchicine for acute gouty attacks is well documented. Its toxicity and low therapeutic index have also been previously described. The following case report, although nonfatal, illustrates the toxicity of colchicine and the dangers of inadequate doctor-patient communication involving highly toxic medications.
Hoffman
R S
RS
New York City Poison Control Center.
Shih
R D
RD
Baruch
J M
JM
D000553:Ambulatory Care; D015210:Arthritis, Gouty / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003078:Colchicine / Q000378:metabolism / Q000506:poisoning*; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012646:Self Administration
D003078:Colchicine