Open AccessAcute cardiac toxicity of Nerium oleander/indicum poisoning (Kaner) poisoning
Author(s) -
Ibraheem Khan,
Chandra Kant,
Anil Sanwaria,
Lokesh Meena
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
heart views
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-5123
pISSN - 1995-705X
DOI - 10.4103/1995-705x.76803
Subject(s) - lightheadedness , medicine , vomiting , acute toxicity , traditional medicine , toxicology , toxicity , anesthesia , biology
We present a case of oleander leaf extract poisoning manifested by vomiting, lightheadedness, and heart block. Practicing physicians should understand the potential lethal properties of oleander and its availability throughout the world.