Citation

Kocak Z, Akay H, Gucenmez S, Tufan A, Donderici O. J. Clin. Pharm. Ther. 2008; 33(4): 451-452.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1365-2710.2008.00927.x

PMID

18613863

Abstract

Colchicine is widely used, primarily for the treatment of gouty arthritis and familial Mediterranean fever. Colchicine intoxication is a rare but potentially life-threatening event. Herein, we reported a 26-year-old woman who presented to the emergency department after ingesting 27.5 mg of colchicine in a suicide attempt. She exhibited signs typical of colchicine-poisoning and developed infectious complications but with subsequent complete recovery. This paper discusses the role of colchicine poisoning in increasing susceptibility to infections. This aspect is usually under-appreciated in the clinical picture of colchicine overdose.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Colchicine; Drug Overdose; Emergency Treatment; Female; Gout Suppressants; Humans; Infections; Suicide, Attempted