Abstract

Zinc Phosphide Intoxication Symptoms: Analysis of 20 Cases

Chugh S N~~Aggarwal H K~~Mahajan S K

Year: 1998 Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, v.36, no.7, (July 1998), p.406-407 SIEC No: 20010460

20 cases of zinc phosphide ingestion which occurred between January 1992-December 1996 in India were studied. Suicide attempts accounted for 65% of the cases. Presenting features are briefly discussed. (6 refs.)