Acute Toxic Agents
These are toxicants that cause severe to moderately severe adverse effects on single exposure. The effects are oftentimes seen within hrs or few days after exposure.
Nifedipine
Nifedipine, dihydropyridine prototype, inhibits the influx of Ca++ into cardiac and vascular muscle cells similar to other dihydropyridines including Amlodipine, felodipine, Isradipine, and nicardipine. Peak serum concentrations is reached within …
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TOXICOLOGY (Tri)azole fungicides includes (cyproconazole, epoxiconazole and prochloraz);triazole antifungal drugs include fluconazole, itraconazole,posaconazole and voriconazole They have low oral toxicity and are unlikely to pose severe acute hazards. Azole compounds …
Read MoreChlorpyrifos
Chlorpyrifos, also known as Chlorpyrifos ethyl, is a chlorinated organophosphate pesticide that has been used on crops, animals, and buildings, and in other settings, to kill several pests, including insects, …
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