Cardiotoxic Manifestations of Yellow Oleander (Thevetia nerifolia) Poisoning and its Treatment: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT

A 30-year-'old female came to the hospital with complaints of vomiting, drowsiness and bradycardia after ingesting five seeds of yellow oleander (Thevetia nerifolia - pila kaner) with the intent of committing suicide. Whereas the usual complication is hyperkalemia, she was suffering from hypokalemia. She responded to conventional treatment, consisting of atropine and correction of electrolytes. This report discusses the cardiotoxic and neurotoxic manifestations of yellow oleander poisoning, its early diagnosis and prompt treatment. We would like to emphasize the importance of taking an electrocardiogram in all cases of poisoning.