Abstract
Various species of Aconitum are commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine. These plants are known to contain highly potent cardiotoxins. A 22 year old Chinese male accidentally ingested a herbal liniment prepared from Aconitum with near fatal results. His ventricular tachyarrhythmias responded to standard treatment including the use of i.v. magnesium.
MeSH terms
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Aconitine / adverse effects*
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Adult
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Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal / adverse effects*
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal / metabolism
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Humans
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Injections, Intravenous
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Magnesium / administration & dosage
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Magnesium / therapeutic use*
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Male
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Tachycardia / chemically induced*
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Tachycardia / drug therapy
Substances
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal
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Magnesium
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Aconitine