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COX2 SELECTIVE INHIBITORS (Coxibs) ARE OVERRATED 

June 13, 2023 - by Poison Sense

COX2 selective inhibitors were developed in order to preserve the COX I synthesis of physiologically useful prostaglandins responsible for renal and gastrointestinal activities. However it has been shown that the …

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POISONING WITH JIK  

June 13, 2023January 29, 2026 - by Poison Sense

Jik is a disinfectant or a bleaching agent that contains sodium hypochlorite among other potentially injurious saline chemicals. When mixed with water sodium hypochlorite generates highly reactive hypochlorous acid. Exposure …

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TEA AND CIGARETTE SMOKING

June 13, 2023 - by Poison Sense

Tea contains theophylline which has been shown to improve contractility of diaphragm, an important component of the breathing system. Heavy cigarette smokers often suffer from an incurable progressive respiratory disease …

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THE TOXICOLOGY OF 2,4-D HERBICIDE   

June 13, 2023 - by Poison Sense

2,4-D ( 2,4 Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid) is one of the oldest and most widely available herbicides of chlorophenoxy group used to kill broad-leafed weeds. It’s wide availability has resulted in …

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ASTHMA: WHY ORAL OR INJECTED STEROIDS ARE NOT PREFERABLE

June 13, 2023 - by Poison Sense

Corticosteroids affects all of the major systems of the body.The effects are higher when given by routes involving general blood circulation like oral, intramuscular, intravenous route. Prolonged use of corticosteroids …

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NEONICOTINOID INSECTICIDES   

June 13, 2023 - by Poison Sense

Neonicotinoids aka neonics are new generation neuro-active insecticides chemically similar to nicotine that are more specific for insects nervous system compared to humans. Neonicotinoids family includes Imidacloprid (Thunder, Emerald,loyalty), Thiamethoxam(lexus, …

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LOW BLOOD SUGAR 

June 13, 2023 - by Poison Sense

WHAT are the Symptoms of low blood sugar? Low blood sugar also known as hypoglycemia causes different symptoms in different people. The symptoms may be neurogenic (sweating, shakiness, tachycardia, anxiety, …

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OF RECOVERY POSITION AND AN UNCONSCIOUS POISONED PATIENT

June 13, 2023 - by Poison Sense

The recovery position is critical to the successful management of poisons that cause loss of consciousness. The position keeps the airway clear and open. It also ensures that any vomit …

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HOW TO SELECT ANTIDIABETICS FOR THE ELDERLY 

June 13, 2023 - by Poison Sense

The elderly are generally vulnerable to adverse effects of drugs owing to physical and physiological changes associated with aging. Diabetic drugs for the elderly should be selected judiciously in order …

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CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY OF SEDATIVE-HYPNOTICS: BENZODIAZEPINES AND BARBITURATES

June 13, 2023 - by Poison Sense

Sedatives calms nerves, a property utilized in managing anxiety of acute onset. Higher doses of sedatives induces sleep and thus used as sleep aids. Overdoses of these sedative-hypnotics produces symptoms …

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