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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 …
Read MoreSo 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 …
Read MoreDid 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 …
Read MoreObtain 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 …
Read MoreSingle 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 …
Read MoreMedicinal 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 …
Read MoreActivated 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 …
Read MoreThere 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, …
Read MoreAflatoxins are cancerous secondary metabolites produced primarily by fungus (mould), Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Under favourable conditions typically found in tropical and subtropical regions (high temp (>28°C- <40°C) and high humidity), these …
Read MoreHormonal 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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