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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Toxicity

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 - by Poison Sense

Although they are associated with less toxicity than tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), co-ingestions with proserotonergic agents, including MAOIs, TCAs, SNRIs, Lithium, Opioids, amphetamine/stimulants can precipitate the potentially lethal serotonin syndrome (SS). …

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Spider Bites

May 24, 2024November 5, 2025 - by Poison Sense

Spiders are arachnids, which have four pairs of legs, just like scorpions, mites, and ticks. Spiders use sharp fangs to bite prey (typically insects, other arthropods, or small vertebrates) and …

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Franol Tablets Overdose Management

February 29, 2024March 10, 2025 - by Poison Sense

Franol is an oral drug containing a fixed dose of ephedrine (12mg) and theophylline (120mg). It has been used historically used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive lung diseases. Although …

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Accidental Intrathecal tranexamic acid inj during spinal anaesthesia

December 17, 2023January 14, 2024 - by Poison Sense

Tranexamic acid is an analogue of the amino acid lysine.  It causes antifibrinolytic effect by reversibly binding to lysine receptor sites on plasminogen, thereby preventing its activation and thereby the …

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Petrol Toxicity

December 10, 2023March 31, 2026 - by Poison Sense

Petrol and gasoline are synonymous. The term ‘petrol’ is used in the UK, while ‘gasoline’ or ‘gas for short’ is used in the US. The hydrocarbons present in gasoline include …

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Making Sense of Important Electrolytes

October 10, 2023July 9, 2025 - by Poison Sense

Electrolytes are compounds that in solution emit positively charged ions (cations) and negatively charged ions (anions) and are distributed throughout the intracellular and extracellular compartments of fluids. The main electrolytes …

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Antihelminth

September 21, 2023June 5, 2026 - by Poison Sense

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Furizole (safener)

September 21, 2023June 5, 2026 - by Poison Sense

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Fluazuron

September 20, 2023June 7, 2026 - by Poison Sense

Fluazuron is an insect growth regulator belonging to the class of benzoylphenyl urea derivatives, a class of chitin synthesis inhibitors. The substance is intended for tick control in beef cattle, …

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Rational Selection of Vasopressors: which, when, and how much?

September 14, 2023November 21, 2023 - by Poison Sense

In addition to definitive airway management, hemodynamic support is among the most important life-saving interventions. Fluids first Fluid administration is the first-line therapy, which aims at correcting hypotension and low …

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