English Yew (Taxus baccata) Taxine Toxicity Exposure & Decontamination Calculator (2026 Edition)

🔬 Biological Parameters Console

Reactive Biological Engine

Patient Body Weight (kg)

Estimated Ingestion Amount (mg or g)

Time Elapsed Since Ingestion (Hours)

Animal Class

Empirical Evaluation Protocol

Enter patient body weight in kg and estimated ingested mass of English Yew (Taxus baccata) Taxine.
Record hours elapsed since ingestion to assess gastric decontamination viability (emesis vs charcoal).
Review calculated exposure level (mg/kg), clinical risk tier, and targeted emergency treatment protocols.

What is the toxic threshold of English Yew (Taxus baccata) Taxine?

The baseline clinical toxicity threshold is approximately 4 mg/kg. Doses approaching or exceeding 5x this threshold represent critical or life-threatening exposure.

How does English Yew (Taxus baccata) Taxine cause damage physiologically?

Primary mechanism: Taxine A & B cardiotoxic alkaloids inducing sudden diastolic cardiac arrest. Symptoms typically manifest in gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, or central nervous systems depending on absorbed bioavailability.

When is induction of emesis (vomiting) contraindicated?

Emesis must NEVER be induced if the patient is already showing neurological symptoms (ataxia, tremors, seizures), is comatose, has ingested caustic/corrosive agents, or is a species incapable of vomiting (e.g., horses, rabbits, rodents).