Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To describe a case of toxicity secondary to chronic ingestion of 6-12 times the recommended daily allowance of over-the-counter (OTC) chromium picolinate. CASE SUMMARY: DISCUSSION: CONCLUSIONS:
Chromium supplements may cause serious renal impairment when ingested in excess. Medication histories should include attention to the use of OTC nutritional supplements often regarded as harmless by the public and lay media.
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Authors | J Cerulli, D W Grabe, I Gauthier, M Malone, M D McGoldrick |
Journal | The Annals of pharmacotherapy
(Ann Pharmacother)
Vol. 32
Issue 4
Pg. 428-31
(Apr 1998)
ISSN: 1060-0280 [Print] United States |
PMID | 9562138
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Iron Chelating Agents
- Nonprescription Drugs
- Picolinic Acids
- picolinic acid
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Topics |
- Acute Kidney Injury
(physiopathology)
- Adult
- Blood Cell Count
- Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury
(physiopathology)
- Drug Overdose
- Female
- Hemolysis
(drug effects)
- Humans
- Iron Chelating Agents
(adverse effects)
- Nonprescription Drugs
- Picolinic Acids
(adverse effects)
- Thrombocytopenia
(chemically induced)
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