Acute ingestion of copper sulphate: A review on its clinical manifestations and management

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作者
Saravu, Kavitha [1 ]
Jose, Jimmy [2 ]
Bhat, Mahadeva N. [3 ]
Jimmy, Beena [2 ]
Shastry, B. A. [1 ]
机构
[1] Kasturba Med Coll & Hosp, Dept Med, Manipal, Karnataka, India
[2] Kasturba Med Coll & Hosp, Shirdi Sai Baba Canc Hosp, Dept Clin Pharm, Manipal, Karnataka, India
[3] Canara Hlth Ctr, Udupi, India
关键词
Acute ingestion; copper sulphate; poisoning;
D O I
10.4103/0972-5229.33389
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R4 [临床医学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100602 ;
摘要
Ingestion of copper sulphate is an uncommon mode of poisoning in the Indian subcontinent. Cases are mainly suicidal in nature. The clinical course of the copper sulphate intoxicated patient is often complex involving intravascular hemolysis, jaundice and renal failure. The treatment is mainly supportive. In severe cases methemoglobinemia needs treatment. Mortality is quite high in severe cases. A comprehensive review of the clinical presentation and management of copper sulphate poisoning is done.
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