The Toxic Effects of Alpha-Chloralose

1988; Nature Portfolio; Volume: 7; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1177/096032718800700311

ISSN

0144-5952

Autores

Homer M. Thomas, Danny Simpson, L. F. Prescott,

Tópico(s)

Synthesis and Biological Evaluation

Resumo

1 Alpha-chloralose, formed by the condensation of glucose with chloral, is used as a rodenticide and in the control of bird pests. 2 In two cases of poisoning with alpha-chloralose the clinical features included coma and generalized convulsions resembling the effects of strychnine more than those of chloral hydrate. 3 The principles of management are the support of vital functions in the unconscious patient and removal of unabsorbed poison by gastric lavage. Diazepam may be used to control convulsions.

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