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SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS (SSRIs

June 13, 2023 - by Poison Sense

Are chemically unrelated class of antidepressants that majorly inhibits serotonin transporter (SERT) thereby causing increased synaptic serotonin. Includes fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine, citalopram and fluvoxamine SSRIs have broad indications including major …

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WHY IT IS DISASTROUS TO CHRISTEN EVERY POISONING OPP

June 13, 2023 - by Poison Sense

Chromoxone, herbikill, partner etcetera are paraquat herbicides of bipyridyl group used widely by farming communities. They do not affect the nervous system like Opp. They instead cause oxidative destruction of …

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NSAID PAINKILLERS AND BONE FRACTURE  

June 13, 2023 - by Poison Sense

Prostaglandins are chemicals synthesized in the body for various biological functions. Some of the prostaglandins, particularly PGE2, synthesized by bone and skeletal muscle tissues are involved in bone homeostasis ie …

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IBUPROFEN OVERDOSE

June 13, 2023 - by Poison Sense

Ibuprofen is usually used to relieve fever, pain and/or swelling or inflammation. Toxicity of ibuprofen overdose results from non-specific reversible inhibition of cyclooxygenase I and II, an enzyme responsible for …

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COX2 SELECTIVE INHIBITORS (Coxibs) ARE OVERRATED 

June 13, 2023 - by Poison Sense

COX2 selective inhibitors were developed in order to preserve the COX I synthesis of physiologically useful prostaglandins responsible for renal and gastrointestinal activities. However it has been shown that the …

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POISONING WITH JIK  

June 13, 2023January 29, 2026 - by Poison Sense

Jik is a disinfectant or a bleaching agent that contains sodium hypochlorite among other potentially injurious saline chemicals. When mixed with water sodium hypochlorite generates highly reactive hypochlorous acid. Exposure …

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TEA AND CIGARETTE SMOKING

June 13, 2023 - by Poison Sense

Tea contains theophylline which has been shown to improve contractility of diaphragm, an important component of the breathing system. Heavy cigarette smokers often suffer from an incurable progressive respiratory disease …

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THE TOXICOLOGY OF 2,4-D HERBICIDE   

June 13, 2023 - by Poison Sense

2,4-D ( 2,4 Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid) is one of the oldest and most widely available herbicides of chlorophenoxy group used to kill broad-leafed weeds. It’s wide availability has resulted in …

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ASTHMA: WHY ORAL OR INJECTED STEROIDS ARE NOT PREFERABLE

June 13, 2023 - by Poison Sense

Corticosteroids affects all of the major systems of the body.The effects are higher when given by routes involving general blood circulation like oral, intramuscular, intravenous route. Prolonged use of corticosteroids …

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NEONICOTINOID INSECTICIDES   

June 13, 2023 - by Poison Sense

Neonicotinoids aka neonics are new generation neuro-active insecticides chemically similar to nicotine that are more specific for insects nervous system compared to humans. Neonicotinoids family includes Imidacloprid (Thunder, Emerald,loyalty), Thiamethoxam(lexus, …

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