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Antiepileptics such as carbamazepine; Tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptiline; and most antipsychotics cause blockade of voltage gated sodium channels in the heart associated with QT wave prolongation. The ECG changes …
Read MoreAlfa- glucosidase inhibitors such as Acarbose, Miglitol and Voglibose that act on the gastrointestinal tract to interfere with carbohydrate digestion are used as oral antidiabetics. An overdose from these drugs …
Read MoreElemental mercury is used by artisanal and small-scale miners in gold production in gold mines in Migori and other areas in western Kenya. The pattern of clinical intoxication from mercury …
Read MoreAlcohol is a small water soluble molecule that’s absorbed rapidly from the gastrointestinal tract but whose absorption is delayed by presence of food in the stomach. Because of its relative …
Read MoreThe majority of snakes are fearful of humans and would rather flee than confront people. However, if a snake feels threatened they will bite. You can prevent the majority of …
Read MoreShisha smoke, just as cigarette smoke contains toxic agents such as nicotine, carbon monoxide, heavy metals, tar and cancer-causing chemicals like benzene. Although some nicotine is absorbed by water in …
Read MoreAntivenoms are relatively costly (about ksh. 5000/10mls vial), oftentimes in short supply, but with an inherent risk for hypersensitivity reactions. Antivenoms should therefore not be used indiscriminately. Antivenoms are recommended …
Read MoreTOXICOLOGY: Compared to hypokalemia, hyperkalemia is a relatively uncommon metabolic complication of poisoning. Hyperkalemia follows inhibition of Na+/K+ ATPase activity (e.g. by digoxin); disruption of intermediary metabolism (e.g. cyanide poisoning); …
Read MoreIn general, the type of drug used for epilepsy depends on the seizure type. Errors in seizure diagnosis often results in the use of inappropriate drug therapy; poor seizure control; …
Read MoreDrug abuse is a continuing problem throughout the world. Medicines for flu particularly cough suppressants such as Benylin, Coscof C, Actifed and Betapyn tablets, are often abused by teenagers who …
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