Theobromine poisoning

Theobromine poisoning
Other namesChocolate poisoning, cocoa poisoning
Structure of theobromine (IUPAC name: 3,7-dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione)
SpecialtyToxicology

Theobromine poisoning is an overdosage reaction to the xanthine alkaloid theobromine, found in coffee, chocolate, tea, cola beverages, and some other foods.

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