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Treatment (1–2 g q 8–12 h) to promote renal excretion of thal-
lium.
Prussian blue (100 mg/kg IV) given daily until urinary
tests for thallium are negative has been used to treat Supportive care such as intravenous fluids and anti-
thallium toxicosis, but is relatively ineffective when biotics for secondary infection.
clinical signs are already present.
The recommendation at present is combination treat- Prognosis
ment with charcoal for gastrointestinal trapping of
thallium and potassium chloride supplementation Prognosis is very guarded, and most cases die.

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