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Antihistamines (H1 receptor antagonists) are commonly found in over-the-counter and prescription medications used for motion sickness, control of allergy-related itching, and cough and cold palliation and used as sleep aids …
Read MoreOrganophosphate insecticides are the most common method of poisoning in Kenya but herbicide poisoning is also a method of suicide and is equally associated with high morbidity and mortality. Among different …
Read MoreCarbamazepine is an antiepileptic drug also used in the treatment of neuralgic pain especially trigeminal neuralgia and as a mood stabilizer. Carbamazepine toxicity is common in the pediatric population attributable …
Read MoreFormalin is a solution of 35 to 40 per cent of formaldehyde (a colorless pungent, irritating gas) in water. Because formaldehyde tends to polymerize, 10% to 15% of methanol is …
Read MoreContraband alcohol aka fake alcohol is a global health problem. In the recent past Kenya has had it’s fair share of poisoning with counterfeit and toxic alcohols. It is hardly …
Read MoreCarbidopa/levodopa combination, also known as levocarb and co-careldopa is primarily used to manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease even when it does not change the course of the disease. Levodopa …
Read MorePyrethrins are botanical insecticides derived from the extract of chrysanthemum flowers (pyrethrum flowers). On the other hand, pyrethroids are synthetic (human-made) derivatives of natural pyrethrins. Their chemical structures are mostly …
Read MoreTurpentine is a colorless liquid with a characteristic penetrating odor that is obtained from the distillation of resin from pine trees. Turpentine derived its name from its major chemical ingredient, …
Read MoreAtropine, a competitive muscarinic receptor antagonist, is most commonly used in the treatment of organophosphate poisoning; to reverse bradycardia including that of amitraz poisoning; to prevent secretions prior to induction …
Read MoreParaquat, a bipyridyl herbicide (weed killer), is a highly toxic chemical that’s used in Kenyan farms primarily for weed and grass control. Paraquat is marketed under a number of brand names …
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