Outpatient colchicine poisoning
Hoffman, R.S.; Shih, R.D.; Baruch, J.M.
Delaware Medical Journal 65(4): 257-260
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0011-7781 PMID: 8467932 Document Number: 418668
The clinical effectiveness of colchicine for acute gouty attacks is well documented. Its toxicity and low therapeutic index have also been previously described. The following case report, although nonfatal, illustrates the toxicity of colchicine and the dangers of inadequate doctor-patient communication involving highly toxic medications.