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theobromine and Plant Poisoning

theobromine has been researched along with Plant Poisoning in 3 studies

Theobromine: 3,7-Dimethylxanthine. The principle alkaloid in Theobroma cacao (the cacao bean) and other plants. A xanthine alkaloid that is used as a bronchodilator and as a vasodilator. It has a weaker diuretic activity than THEOPHYLLINE and is also a less powerful stimulant of smooth muscle. It has practically no stimulant effect on the central nervous system. It was formerly used as a diuretic and in the treatment of angina pectoris and hypertension. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, pp1318-9)
theobromine : A dimethylxanthine having the two methyl groups located at positions 3 and 7. A purine alkaloid derived from the cacao plant, it is found in chocolate, as well as in a number of other foods, and is a vasodilator, diuretic and heart stimulator.

Plant Poisoning: Poisoning by the ingestion of plants or its leaves, berries, roots or stalks. The manifestations in both humans and animals vary in severity from mild to life threatening. In animals, especially domestic animals, it is usually the result of ingesting moldy or fermented forage.

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (66.67)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (33.33)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Drolet, R1
Arendt, TD1
Stowe, CM1
Simpson, ST1

Reviews

1 review available for theobromine and Plant Poisoning

ArticleYear
Neurotoxicoses of small animals.
    Veterinary medicine, small animal clinician : VM, SAC, 1976, Volume: 71, Issue:2

    Topics: Animals; Anura; Arsenic Poisoning; Botulism; Cat Diseases; Cats; Central Nervous System Diseases; Do

1976

Other Studies

2 other studies available for theobromine and Plant Poisoning

ArticleYear
Danger to dogs from cocoa bean mulch put into perspective.
    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 2006, Jun-01, Volume: 228, Issue:11

    Topics: Animals; Cacao; Caffeine; Dog Diseases; Dogs; Plant Poisoning; Theobromine

2006
Cacao bean shell poisoning in a dog.
    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 1984, Oct-15, Volume: 185, Issue:8

    Topics: Animals; Cacao; Dog Diseases; Dogs; Female; Plant Poisoning; Theobromine

1984