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Forensic Medicine Question on Forensic Toxicology

A patient was brought to casualty with seizures. He had multiple episodes and was taking herbal medicines for the same. He was conscious in between the episodes. During the episodes, he had arching of his back. What is the likely cause?

A

Strychnine

B

Ricinus

C

Nerium odorum

D

Datura

Answer

Strychnine

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (A): Strychnine