Intoxication due to Datura a case report

Abstract

Poisoning of a young male caused by the intake of extracts prepared from the plant Datura is presented. Datura is a wild growing plant widely distributed and easily available. It is a broadleaf annual erect herb with spine covered seed capsules. It contains a variety of toxic alkaloids such as atropine, hyoscyamine and scopolamine, cause a series of characteristic classic symptoms of anti-cholinergic poisoning. However, Datura poisoning most frequently occurs due to plant abuse by adolescent addicts. Stupefying, Aphrodisiac, Suicidal and homicidal purpose. A high index of suspicion and early management of poison is imperative if a favorable outcome is expected. Here, a non-fatal case of poisoning of Datura in a young male, aged 35 years is presented along with a brief description about the management Early presentation and the presence of an eye witness contributed to the very good outcome in the case being described by us.