[Experimental Basis for the Therapy of Amanita Phalloides Poisoning]

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Journal Schweiz Med Wochenschr

Specialty General Medicine

Date 1978 Feb 11

PMID 203029

Citations 4

Authors

G L FLOERSHEIM

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Abstract

The experimental basis for the treatment of death-cap poisoning is reviewed. The available data suggest penicillin and silymarin as the antidotes most likely to be effective. Measures to increase the elimination of the toxins appear to be warranted.

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