Severe arsenic poisoning due to Ayurvedic supplements
Authors
Jeremy Hardin
Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, USA
Richard Clark
Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, USA
Nathan Friedman
Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, USA
Henrik Galust
Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, USA
Diane Thomas
Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, USA
Robin Silver
Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, USA
Benjamin Spiegel
Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, USA
Raymond Suhandynata
Department of Pathology, UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, USA
Justin Seltzer
Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, USA
Jeremiah Momper
Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, USA
Keywords:
arsenic, ayurvedic supplements, heavy metal poisoning, lead
Abstract
Key Clinical Message
Patients that are taking Ayurvedic supplements have an increased risk of heavy metal toxicity. Lead, arsenic, and mercury are frequently identified in these supplements and can cause clinically significant toxicity. Clinicians should screen patients routinely for use of nonâpharmaceutical medications and supplements.
Keywords: arsenic, ayurvedic supplements, heavy metal poisoning, lead
Author Biographies
Jeremy Hardin, Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, USA
San Diego Division, California Poison Control System, San Diego, California, USA
Richard Clark, Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, USA
San Diego Division, California Poison Control System, San Diego, California, USA
Nathan Friedman, Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, USA
San Diego Division, California Poison Control System, San Diego, California, USA
Henrik Galust, Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, USA
San Diego Division, California Poison Control System, San Diego, California, USA
Raymond Suhandynata, Department of Pathology, UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, USA
Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, USA
Justin Seltzer, Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, USA
San Diego Division, California Poison Control System, San Diego, California, USA
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