Long‐term colchicine administration leading to colchicine toxicity and death

Michael N. Neuss, Rex M. McCallum, Wayne D. Brenckman, Harold R. Silberman

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Abstract

Extracts from the Colchicum autumnale plant have been used to treat gout since the sixth century, and many instances of accidental or intentional overdose have been reported. Although a clinical syndrome due to acute colchicine intoxication is wellknown, we know of no reports of its occurrence while a patient was taking usual prophylactic doses. The following case study may be the first reported example of such an event.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)448-449
Number of pages2
JournalArthritis & Rheumatism
Volume29
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1986
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Rheumatology
  • Immunology
  • Pharmacology (medical)

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