Theobromine poisoning
Theobromine poisoning
Theobromine poisoning, also known as chocolate poisoning, is an overdose reaction to the alkaloid theobromine, found in chocolate, tea, cola beverages, and some other foods.
Pronunciation
Theobromine: thee-oh-BROH-meen Poisoning: POY-zuh-ning
Etymology
The term "theobromine" comes from Theobroma, the name of the genus of the cacao tree, (which itself is made up of the Greek roots theo ("God") and broma ("food"), meaning "food of the gods") + -ine, a suffix used in chemistry which denotes a group of substances related in composition and properties.
Symptoms
Symptoms of theobromine poisoning include restlessness, increased urination, digestive disturbances, rapid heart rate, tremors, occasional seizures, and insomnia. In severe cases, it can be fatal.
Treatment
Treatment for theobromine poisoning is aimed at controlling the symptoms, which may include administering activated charcoal to absorb the theobromine in the stomach and intestines, intravenous fluids to help speed theobromine excretion, medications to control heart rate, blood pressure, and seizures, and sedatives to control restlessness and agitation.
Related terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Theobromine poisoning
- Wikipedia's article - Theobromine poisoning
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