J Korean Soc Emerg Med.  2000 Sep;11(3):372-377.

Grayanotoxin Intoxication: 3 Case Reports

Abstract

Traditionally, the Rhododendron species has been used in gastrointestinal disorder or hypertension. Grayanotoxin exists in honey, flowers, pollen, and the nectar of the Rhododendron species. We experienced 3 cases of Grayanotoxin intoxication. The symptoms of intoxication were nausea, vomiting, hypotension, bradycardia, diplopia, dizziness, and chest discomfort. Generally, the treatment for Grayanotoxin intoxication is fluid resuscitation and injection of atropine sulfate. The patients who were intoxicated with Grayanotoxin were discharged without complication after supportive care.


MeSH Terms

Atropine
Bradycardia
Diplopia
Dizziness
Flowers
Honey
Humans
Hypertension
Hypotension
Nausea
Plant Nectar
Pollen
Resuscitation
Rhododendron
Thorax
Vomiting
Atropine
Plant Nectar
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