Phenytoin poisoning after using Chinese proprietary medicines

Authors
Lau, KK Lai, CK Chan, AYW
Citation
Kk. Lau et al., Phenytoin poisoning after using Chinese proprietary medicines, HUM EXP TOX, 19(7), 2000, pp. 385-386
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Pharmacology & Toxicology
Journal title
HUMAN & EXPERIMENTAL TOXICOLOGY
ISSN journal
09603271 → ACNP
Volume
19
Issue
7
Year of publication
2000
Pages
385 - 386
Database
ISI
SICI code
0960-3271(200007)19:7<385:PPAUCP>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
We report a case of poisoning resulting from the use of Chinese proprietary medicines (CPM) containing anticonvulsants phenytoin, carbamazepine and va lproate. The manufacturer's information leaflets did not mention any of the se 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 p ossibly the first case.