Imperialin Explained

Imperialin (imperialine or peiminine[1]) is an alkaloid found in the bulbs of species of the genus Fritillaria, where it occurs to the extent of 0.1 - 2.0%. In humans it may cause spasms, vomiting, hypotension and cardiac arrest.

Management

Inducing vomiting and administering activated charcoal. Spasmolytics may be required.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Peiminine. PubChem. 24 January 2014.
  2. Book: Reichl, Franz-Xaver. Illustrated Handbook of Toxicology. 2010. Thieme. 313149591X. Leonard Ritter. 18 March 2014.