However, it has a narrow therapeutic window, meaning that the difference between a therapeutic dose and a toxic dose is small. This characteristic makes colchicine poisoning a significant concern ...

An extensive literature review was performed to investigate the toxicity associated with i.v. and oral colchicine ... Gastrointestinal symptoms should not be used as an endpoint of therapy ...

This rule inaccurately predicted survival in a recent case. CASE REPORT: We present a case of fatal colchicine poisoning in an adult who ingested a maximum of 39.6 mg of colchicine (0.40 mg/kg).

The colchicine alkaloids in the lily can lead to life-threatening and fatal symptoms within hours of ingestion. Clinical signs range depending on the type of lily and its severity of toxicity.

Colchicine poisoning can occur when your dog ingests ... disturb the function of dogs’ nerve and muscle cells. The main ...