Ocular Hypotonia and Transient Decrease of Vision as a Consequence of Exposure to a Common Toad Poison
The common toad produces venom (bufotoxin) that is produced in the parotid gland of the toad as well as in the skin.This toxic compound is a potent inhibitor of Na+/K+-ATPase activity.Physiological effects of bufotoxin are similar to those of digitalis and cause increased heart rate read more and muscle contractions.Ocular toxicity was described.A