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]

References

  1. ^ "Peiminine". PubChem. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
  2. ^ Reichl, Franz-Xaver; Leonard Ritter (2010). Illustrated Handbook of Toxicology. Thieme. ISBN 313149591X. Retrieved 18 March 2014.