Colchicine Toxicity Naturally-occurring plant alkaloid ...

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Colchicine Toxicity 

Naturally-occurring plant alkaloid [Autumn Crocus and Glory Lilly]

2-24 hrs 

 • Severe GI distress 

2-7 days 

 • Bone marrow suppression 

 • Rhabdomyolysis 

 • Renal failure 

 • Metabolic acidosis 

 • ARDS 

> 7 days 

 • Rebound leukocytosis 

 • Transient alopecia 

 • Complete recovery (if still alive) 



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Dr. Gerald Diaz

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