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Beyond adverse effects from the herb itself, "adulteration, inappropriate formulation, or lack of understanding of plant and drug interactions have led to adverse reactions that are sometimes life threatening or lethal." [3] Most of the adverse effects stated in this list are associated with only a small percentage of cases; they should be ...
Alpidem (Ananxyl) 1995. Worldwide. Not approved in the US, withdrawn in France in 1994 [ 4] and the rest of the market in 1995 because of rare but serious hepatotoxicity. [ 3][ 5] Alosetron (Lotronex) 2000. US. Serious gastrointestinal adverse events; ischemic colitis; severe constipation. [ 2] Reintroduced 2002 with restricted indication and ...
Scopolamine, also known as hyoscine, [ 9] or Devil's Breath, [ 10] is a natural or synthetically produced tropane alkaloid and anticholinergic drug that is used as a medication to treat motion sickness [ 11] and postoperative nausea and vomiting. [ 12][ 1] It is also sometimes used before surgery to decrease saliva. [ 1]
Doxylamine succinate is the active ingredient in many over-the-counter sleep-aids branded under various names. Doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) are the ingredients of Diclegis, approved by the FDA in April 2013 becoming the only drug approved for morning sickness [46] with a class A safety rating for pregnancy (no evidence of risk).
Lethal injection is the practice of injecting one or more drugs into a person (typically a barbiturate, paralytic, and potassium solution) for the express purpose of causing rapid death. The main application for this procedure is capital punishment, but the term may also be applied in a broader sense to include euthanasia and other forms of ...
Many over-the-counter and prescription-only medications contain paracetamol. Because of its wide availability paired with comparably high toxicity, (compared to ibuprofen and aspirin) there is a much higher potential for overdose. [91] Paracetamol toxicity is one of the most common causes of poisoning worldwide. [25]
Recreational use of dextromethorphan. Dextromethorphan, or DXM, a common active ingredient found in many over-the-counter cough suppressant cold medicines, is used as a recreational drug and entheogen for its dissociative effects. [ 1] Street names include Brownies, Dextro, Drix, Gel, Groove, Lean, Mega-perls, Poor man's ecstasy, Red devils ...
Thallium poisoning is poisoning that is due to thallium and its compounds, which are often highly toxic. [ 1] Contact with skin is dangerous and adequate ventilation should be provided when melting this metal. [ 2] Many thallium compounds are highly soluble in water and are readily absorbed through the skin. [ 3]