Strychnine | Chemical Emergencies | CDC Strychnine is a white, odorless, bitter crystalline powder It can be taken by mouth, breathed in, or mixed in a solution and given intravenously (injected directly into a vein)
Strychnine Toxicity - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Strychnine poisoning occurs via accidental or intentional ingestion of compounds containing the chemical Typically, strychnine is used intentionally for suicidal or homicidal means
Strychnine toxicity • LITFL • Toxicology Library Toxicant Strychnine is not exactly a subtle toxicity, generalised muscle spasms can be seen within 30 seconds and death from respiratory failure follows It is an ergot-type alkaloid used as a rodenticide
Strychnine | C21H22N2O2 | CID 441071 - PubChem Strychnine is a plant toxin most commonly found in the seeds of the Strychnine tree (Strychnos nux-vomica L ) It is used as a pesticide, particularly for killing small vertebrates such as birds and rodents
Strychnine | Poison, Toxin, Alkaloid | Britannica strychnine, a poisonous alkaloid that is obtained from seeds of the nux vomica tree (S nux-vomica) and related plants of the genus Strychnos It was discovered by the French chemists Joseph-Bienaimé Caventou and Pierre-Joseph Pelletier in 1818 in Saint-Ignatius’-beans (S ignatii), a woody vine of the Philippines
Strychnine poisoning - UpToDate This topic review will discuss the basic pharmacology, clinical presentation, and management of strychnine poisoning Discussions of the general approach to the management of poisoned patients and detailed management of other toxins are found elsewhere
Strychnine Toxicity: Symptoms, Treatment, and Management Strychnine toxicity is a serious medical emergency that requires immediate medical attention Recognizing the symptoms of strychnine poisoning and providing timely treatment is crucial for minimizing complications and improving outcomes
Strychnine poisoning Strychnine poisoning is a severe and potentially fatal condition caused by exposure to strychnine, a highly toxic alkaloid found in certain plant species This article provides a comprehensive overview of strychnine poisoning, covering its chemical properties, sources, mechanisms of action, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, public
Strychnine 57-24-9 - MilliporeSigma Strychnine is a colorless, odourless and bitter tasting powder It is absorbed in skin, gastrointestinaland respiratory tract [1] Strychnine generates oxides of nitrogen and carbon on decomposition [2]
Strychnine - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics Strychnine is a competitive antagonist at inhibitory neurotransmitter glycine receptors in the spinal cord, brain stem, and higher centers It thus increases neuronal activity and excitability, leading to increased muscular activity