Category: Toxicology
Keywords: valproic acid, poisoning, carnitine (PubMed Search)
Posted: 10/11/2007 by Fermin Barrueto, MD
(Updated: 5/29/2023)
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Valproic Acid (Depakote) - Increased use for both seizure disorder, migraine prophylaxis and bipolar disorder - Causes hyperammonemia with or without hepatic insufficiency (Liver enzymes could be normal!) - Hyperammonemia can occur at therapeutic concentrations and overdose - If the patient is sedated and has hyperammonemia, consider carnitine therapy antidotal - Carnitine IV or PO: 50-100 mg/kg bolus or divided bid, safe to give
Category: Toxicology
Keywords: Isopropanol, toxic alcohol, poisoning (PubMed Search)
Posted: 10/4/2007 by Fermin Barrueto, MD
(Updated: 5/29/2023)
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Category: Toxicology
Keywords: ciguatera, poisoning, fish (PubMed Search)
Posted: 9/27/2007 by Fermin Barrueto, MD
(Updated: 5/29/2023)
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Category: Toxicology
Keywords: ethanol, withdrawal, benzodiazepines (PubMed Search)
Posted: 9/18/2007 by Fermin Barrueto, MD
(Emailed: 9/20/2007)
(Updated: 5/29/2023)
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Category: Toxicology
Keywords: Hyperglycemia, diabetes, poisoning (PubMed Search)
Posted: 9/13/2007 by Fermin Barrueto, MD
(Updated: 5/29/2023)
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Category: Toxicology
Keywords: Fish, scombroid, seafood poisoning (PubMed Search)
Posted: 9/6/2007 by Fermin Barrueto, MD
(Updated: 5/29/2023)
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Category: Toxicology
Keywords: pyridium, methemoglobinemia, methylene blue (PubMed Search)
Posted: 8/30/2007 by Fermin Barrueto, MD
(Updated: 5/29/2023)
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Category: Toxicology
Keywords: Colchicine, toxicity, poisoning (PubMed Search)
Posted: 8/23/2007 by Fermin Barrueto, MD
(Updated: 5/29/2023)
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Category: Toxicology
Keywords: lidocaine, allergic reaction, toxicity (PubMed Search)
Posted: 8/16/2007 by Fermin Barrueto, MD
(Updated: 5/29/2023)
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Category: Toxicology
Keywords: Chest radiograph, poisoning, amiodarone (PubMed Search)
Posted: 8/9/2007 by Fermin Barrueto, MD
(Updated: 5/29/2023)
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Category: Toxicology
Keywords: opioids, adverse drug effect, methadone (PubMed Search)
Posted: 8/2/2007 by Fermin Barrueto, MD
(Updated: 5/29/2023)
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Category: Toxicology
Keywords: Nerve agents, organophosphates, blistering agents (PubMed Search)
Posted: 7/26/2007 by Fermin Barrueto, MD
(Updated: 5/29/2023)
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Category: Toxicology
Keywords: Gastrointestinal decontamination, activated charcoal, poisoning (PubMed Search)
Posted: 7/19/2007 by Fermin Barrueto, MD
(Updated: 5/29/2023)
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Category: Toxicology
Keywords: pediatric, poisoning, overdose (PubMed Search)
Posted: 7/14/2007 by Fermin Barrueto, MD
(Emailed: 7/12/2007)
(Updated: 5/29/2023)
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Category: Toxicology
Keywords: metal, poisoning, thallium (PubMed Search)
Posted: 7/14/2007 by Fermin Barrueto, MD
(Emailed: 7/8/2007)
(Updated: 5/29/2023)
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Category: Toxicology
Keywords: cyanide, poisoning, hydroxycobalamin (PubMed Search)
Posted: 7/14/2007 by Fermin Barrueto, MD
(Emailed: 7/8/2007)
(Updated: 5/29/2023)
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Category: Toxicology
Keywords: hydrofluoric acid, hypocalcemia, burn (PubMed Search)
Posted: 7/14/2007 by Fermin Barrueto, MD
(Emailed: 7/8/2007)
(Updated: 5/29/2023)
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Category: Toxicology
Keywords: Ethylene glycol, methanol, toxic alcohol (PubMed Search)
Posted: 7/14/2007 by Fermin Barrueto, MD
(Emailed: 7/8/2007)
(Updated: 5/29/2023)
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Category: Toxicology
Keywords: acetaminophen, hepatic failure, hepatitis (PubMed Search)
Posted: 7/14/2007 by Fermin Barrueto, MD
(Emailed: 7/8/2007)
(Updated: 5/29/2023)
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Category: Toxicology
Keywords: botulinum toxin, paralysis, heroin (PubMed Search)
Posted: 7/14/2007 by Fermin Barrueto, MD
(Emailed: 7/8/2007)
(Updated: 5/29/2023)
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