Datura Poisoning
Source: Datura stramonium. Type of poison: deliriant poison.
Active principles: Atropine, Hyoscine (Scopolamine), Hyoscyamine.
Clinical Features
- Dryness: dry mouth, difficulty in swallowing, intense thirst.
- Skin: hot and dry skin.
- Eyes: markedly dilated pupils (mydriasis); blurred vision; photophobia.
- Nervous system — Delirium: restlessness, excitement, confusion, disorientation.
- Hallucinations: visual hallucinations; imaginary objects and persons.
- Cardiovascular: tachycardia.
- Severe poisoning: convulsions, coma, respiratory failure.