Grayanotoxin Intoxication: 3 Case Reports.
- Author:
Ah Jin KIM
;
Jun Sig KIM
;
Dong Wun SHIN
;
Kwang Je BAEK
;
Seung Baik HAN
;
Yong Joo LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Atropine;
Bradycardia;
Diplopia;
Dizziness;
Flowers;
Honey;
Humans;
Hypertension;
Hypotension;
Nausea;
Plant Nectar;
Pollen;
Resuscitation;
Rhododendron;
Thorax;
Vomiting
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
2000;11(3):372-377
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Traditionally, the Rhododendron species has been used in gastrointestinal disorder or hypertension. Grayanotoxin exists in honey, flowers, pollen, and the nectar of the Rhododendron species. We experienced 3 cases of Grayanotoxin intoxication. The symptoms of intoxication were nausea, vomiting, hypotension, bradycardia, diplopia, dizziness, and chest discomfort. Generally, the treatment for Grayanotoxin intoxication is fluid resuscitation and injection of atropine sulfate. The patients who were intoxicated with Grayanotoxin were discharged without complication after supportive care.
