Informative.Awareness
Antivenoms 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 …
Read MoreMenorrhagia is the medical term for menstrual periods with abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding. Prolonged low-dose aspirin used in the management of cardiovascular diseases- heart attack, angina and stroke-irreversibly block …
Read MoreWell, you aren’t alone. You are among the many who wrongly think so.. The truth is Inhalation, or smoking, is the fastest route to the brain, causing almost instantaneous effects. …
Read MoreToo much of a good is also poisonous! Water intoxication or poisoning is a life-threatening condition caused by excessive amounts of water (2L per hr for several successive hours or …
Read Moreβ-blockers are drugs that bind to β-adrenoceptors and thereby block the binding of norepinephrine and circulating epinephrine. Some beta-blockers (eg labetalol, acebutolol) are partial agonists-partially activate the receptor while preventing …
Read MoreMethanol per se is not acutely toxic; Formate is the methanol metabolic product responsible for neurotoxicity of methanol exposure. Shortly after ingestion, methanol produces central nervous system depression that manifests …
Read MoreNerve agents-sarin, soman, VX and Novichok-have become a health and security threat because they are not only being used in war but also by terrorists. The latest incident is the …
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