Acute Cardiac Toxicity of Nerium Oleander/Indicum Poisoning (Kaner) Poisoning
2010
Acute Cardiac Toxicity of Nerium Oleander Poisoning
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Khan Ibraheem, Chandra Sanwaria, Anil Meena, Lokesh
Primary Institution: Department of Medicine Jawarhar Lal Nehru Medical College, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
Hypothesis
What are the effects of oleander leaf extract poisoning?
Conclusion
Oleander poisoning can be fatal even with relatively small amounts ingested.
Supporting Evidence
- All parts of the oleander plant contain toxic cardiac glycosides.
- The patient experienced vomiting, lightheadedness, and heart block after ingestion.
- Electrocardiogram showed various degrees of AV block.
- Treatment included atropine and orciprenaline to manage symptoms.
Takeaway
Eating parts of the oleander plant can make you very sick and even cause death, so it's important to be careful.
Methodology
Case report of a 21-year-old female who ingested oleander leaf extract and was treated for symptoms.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
21-year-old female, non-smoker, non-alcoholic.
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