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Serotonin syndrome is a disorder caused by excessive serotonin activity in the human body. It often occurs after medication use and can cause potentially life-threatening symptoms including high fever, confusion, and seizures.
Trimetazidine (TMZ) is a drug that helps the heart use energy more efficiently. It is used in some countries as a treatment for heart disease. Because it may also improve exercise tolerance, trimetazidine is recognized as a doping agent.
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Prime drinks, including Prime Energy, Prime Hydration, and Prime UFC 300 are increasingly popular among children, adolescents, and young adults. Prime products contain coconut water and electrolytes; Prime Energy also contains 200 mg of caffeine per can. Because of its caffeine content, children, pregnant or lactating women, and those who are sensitive to the effects of caffeine should avoid consumption of Prime Energy.
March 20-26, 2022 is National Poisoning Prevention Week. You can prevent most unintentional poisonings, but when you need us, Poison Control is just a click or call away.
Molnupiravir is an oral medication currently being investigated as a treatment for COVID-19 infection and has been shown to be safe and effective in clinical trials. The pharmaceutical company Merck recently applied for an EUA for molnupiravir from the US FDA.
Cottonmouth snakes are a type of venomous pit viper found in the South East US. They are semiaquatic and are found near water, which is why they are also referred to as water moccasins. Cottonmouths prefer to leave you alone, but occasionally do bite. The most common symptoms of a cottonmouth bite are pain and swelling of the affected area, which may need treatment with antivenom.
Smelling salts contain ammonia-based chemicals, and are used to help revive people who have fainted or are lightheaded. When inhaled, the chemicals in smelling salts cause nose and throat irritation as well as temporary increases in heart rate. While smelling salts are generally safe when used as directed, prolonged inhalation may result in permanent lung damage or death.
There are various kinds of caulking compounds on the market, each geared to a specific kind of project. Most caulks are made up of acrylic, latex, silicone, or a combination of all three. In general, caulk is only a mild irritant.
Appropriate use of opioids for pain relief requires delicately balancing risks and benefits. Too much of an opioid can be dangerous or even deadly, but too little leaves the patient in pain.
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