A poisoning syndrome

Cantharidin poisoning

Cantharidin, from blister beetles.

Cantharidin poisoning: how soon does it show?

Minutes to hours.

How does it run?

Burning of the mouth and gut, blood in the urine, kidney failure, and the priapism that gave it its false reputation; as little as ten milligrams has killed.

What is done for it?

Supportive; there is no antidote.

Historical and descriptive, not medical advice. In a poisoning, call a poison centre or emergency services.

Which substances in the database cause it?

AnimalCantharidesSpanish fly; Lytta The dried blister beetle Lytta vesicatoria.Deadly

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