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Toxicology
Toxicology
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Professional
10/17/2012

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Term
Organophosphates
Definition
  • Salivation
  • Lacrimation
  • Urination
  • Diaphoresis
Antidote is ATROPINE
Term

SSRI

(Serotonin Syndrome)

Definition
  • Hyperreflexia
  • Myoclonus
  • Hyoerthrrmia
  • Autonomic Instability
Term

Tricyclic Antidepressants

(e.g.- imipramine)

Definition
  • Coma
  • Convulsions
  • Prolonged QRS
Term
Opioid Toxicity
Definition
  • Respiratory Failure
  • Miosis
Antidote is NALOXONE
Term

Sympathomimetic Agents

(e.g.- Cocaine, amphetamines)

Definition
  • Sweating
  • Tremulousness
  • Hyperactivity
  • Dilated Pupils
Term

Hallucinogenics

(e.g.- Phencyclidine, LSD)

Definition
  • Visual and sensory distortions
Term

Anticholinergics

(e.g.-Antihistamines, antispasmodics)

Definition
  • Agitation
  • Hallucinations
  • Dilated Pupils
  • Dry Skin
  • Fever
  • Flushing
Antidote is PHYSOSTIGMINE
Term
Cyclophosphamide
Definition
  • Foot Drop
  • Hemorrhagic cystitis
  • Mucosal ulceration
  • Infertility later in life
Mesna (a uroprotective agent) is given with Tx
Term
Vincristine/Vinblastine
Definition
  • Pulmonary fibrosis
  • Neurotoxicity
  • Foot Drop
  • CN palsies
  • Loss of DTR's
Both are neurotoxic microtubule inhibitors
Vinblastine is the more myelosuppresive of the two
Term
Cisplatin
Definition
  • Hypocalcemia 2° to hypomagnesemia
  • High-frequency Hearing Loss
  • Bone Marrowo Suppression
  • Renal tubular toxicity leading to wasting of
    • Potassium
    • Phosphorus
    • Magnesium (w/2º hypocalcemia)
Term
Methylphenidate
Definition
  • Diabetes Insipidus
Term
Doxorubicin/Daunorubicin
Definition
  • Congestive Heart Failure

(dose-dependent cardiomyopathy)

Term
Risperidone
Definition
  • Tics
Term
Lithium
Definition
  • Weight Loss
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Diabetes Insipidus
  • Mild Renal Insufficiency
Term
Bleomycin
Definition
  • Hemorrhagic cystitis
Term
Asparaginase
Definition
  • Pancreatitis
  • Coagulopathy (↓fibrinogen and protein C)
  • Acute Thrombosis
  • Anaphylaxis

Inhibits protein synthesis

Term
Metformin
Definition
  • Rhabdomyolysis
Term
Carbamazepine
Definition
  • Leukopenia
Term
Pamidronate
Definition
  • Hypocalcemia
Causes calcium sequestration in bone. leading to serum hypocalcemia
Term
Furosemide (Lasix)
Definition
  • Gallstones
  • Pancreatitis
  • Hypokalemia/Hyponatremia
  • Nephrocalcinosis
Term
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Definition
  • Gingival Hyperplasia
Term
Topiramate
Definition
  • Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA)
  • Nephrolithiasas
Term
Hydralazine
Definition
  • Positive ANA
  • SLE
Term
Phenobarbital
Definition
  • Hyperactivity
  • Learning Difficulty
Term

Verapamil

(Calcium-channel blocker)

Definition
  • First Degree Heart Block
Term
Valproate
Definition
  • Thrombocytopenia
Term

Hydrochlorothiazide

(Thiazide Diuretic)

Definition
  • Increased Uric Acid/Gout
  • Hypokalemia
  • HYPERcalcemia (calcium-sparing diuretic)
Term
Ethylene Glycol Antidote
Definition

Ethanol

 

(Also the antidote for Methanol Poisoning)

Term
Organophosphate Antidote
Definition
Atropine
Term
Iron Toxicity Antidote
Definition
Deferoxamine
Term
Dapsone/Antimalarial Toxicity
Definition
Methylene Blue can reverse the Methemoglobinemia caused bu Dapsone and certain antimalarial medications
Term
Metformin Toxicity
Definition
Lactic acidosis
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