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- Title
Phenytoin poisoning after using Chinese proprietary medicines.
- Authors
Lau, K.K.; Lai, C.K.; Chan, A.Y.W.
- Abstract
We report a case of poisoning resulting from the use of Chinese proprietary medicines (CPM) containing anticonvulsants phenytoin, carbamazepine and valproate. The manufacturer's information leaflets did not mention any of these prescription drugs. As a consequence, the patient was admitted comatose due to severe phenytoin poisoning. We are not aware of any reported case of severe poisoning due to CPM adulterated with anticonvulsants and this is possibly the first case. Human & Experimental Toxicology (2000) 19, 385–386.
- Subjects
CHINESE medicine; PHENYTOIN; SIDE effects of anticonvulsants; POISONING; DRUG side effects
- Publication
Human & Experimental Toxicology, 2000, Vol 19, Issue 7, p385
- ISSN
0960-3271
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1191/096032700678816115