Datura stramonium poisoning. Identification of tropane alkaloids in urine by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry

J Int Med Res. 1995 Mar-Apr;23(2):132-7. doi: 10.1177/030006059502300208.

Abstract

A case of acute poisoning by ingestion of Datura stramonium infusion is reported. The patient presented with a typical anticholinergic syndrome (dryness of mouth, mydriasis, flushing, tachycardia, agitation, hallucinations) and was treated with symptomatic and supportive measures. The presence of tropane belladona alkaloids in a urine sample was demonstrated by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Belladonna Alkaloids / urine*
  • Datura stramonium / metabolism*
  • Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Plant Poisoning / urine*
  • Plants, Medicinal*
  • Plants, Toxic*

Substances

  • Belladonna Alkaloids