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POISONING BY SPECIFIC PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS (TOXICOLOGY)

  Hello everyone! Today, a wide scope of Toxicology will be discussed. We will discuss the poisoning by specific Pharmaceutical agents. Let's begin!! Let us begin with a brief introduction to Toxicology. TOXICOLOGY Toxicology is a scientific discipline, , that involves the study of the adverse effects of chemical substances on living organisms and the practice of diagnosing and treating exposures to toxins and toxicants. ----------------------------------------------- Now let's discuss the names of some of the pharmaceutical agents which will be addressed in today's post. Paracetamol , also known as acetaminophen, is used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain. Common brand names include Tylenol and Panadol. Aspirin,   also known as acetylsalicylic acid, is a medication used to reduce pain, fever, or inflammation. Aspirin-specific inflammatory conditions used for treatment include Kawasaki disease, pericarditis, and rheumatic fever. Lithium  is a type of medicine known ...