Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) potently inhibit gastric acid secretion, especially during daytime period following a daily single morning dose. PPIs prevents ulcers and allows any ulcers that exist in the …

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So that the doctor may choose appropriate the most effective intervention. For example, multiple dose activated charcoal or gastric lavage may be performed several hours after ingestion of a delayed …

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Did you know that Almatix is not an organophosphate pesticide but an amitraz of formamidine class? Did you also know that amitraz is a sympatholytic? Lastly, may you know that …

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Obtain medical help immediately. Do not make the victim to vomit. Immediately give a glass of cold milk or water, if able to swallow, unless advised not to by a …

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Single dose cathartics, i.e, a carthatic given as a single dose,  is often osmotic cathartics such as sacharide, sorbitol or saline cathartics like sodium  and magnesium salts. Cathartics are mostly …

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Medicinal charcoal may be given to victims of poisoning shortly after Ingestion. The patients must be alert and able to swallow. Optimum benefits is obtained when administered  less than an …

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Activated charcoal is also known as medicinal charcoal. It’s a very effective universal antidote if given shortly (<1hr) after a significant ingestion. However, it is ineffective against petroleum products (like …

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There are three forms of mercury, ie, elemental (or metallic) mercury,  inorganic mercury  (mercuric salts) , and organic mercury compounds (eg methy mercury). Elemental mercury is a shiny, silver-white metal, …

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Hormonal means of contraception include the following: Implants Injectable depomedroxyprogesterone acetate Progestin-only oral contraceptives Combination oral contraceptives 91-day combination oral contraceptives – Reduce the number of menstrual cycles per year …

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