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Neurontin (gabapentin) is a medication that is used for several different conditions such as nerve pain, epilepsy, and many others. While overdoses with gabapentin are rare, it is important to know the symptoms of an overdose and the risk factors that increase the likelihood of an overdose. To avoid an overdose, take gabapentin as directed.
Levothyroxine is a prescription medication that is used to treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland). Levothyroxine works by mimicking the activity of the natural hormone that is normally generated by the thyroid gland. Levothyroxine is a medication that is generally taken for life to maintain normal thyroid function.
Montelukast is a prescription medication most commonly used to treat asthma and allergies. It is a leukotriene receptor blocker that reduces inflammation, relaxes smooth muscles, and prevents fluid buildup in the airways. Although montelukast is generally well-tolerated, it is associated with side effects such as headache, abdominal pain, and sore throat.
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.
Easter Lily is the common name for Lilium longiflorum. This fragrant seasonal plant is extremely poisonous for cats. Eating small amounts of any part of this plant can cause dangerous symptoms and lead to death from kidney failure.
When using topical products, such as medicated creams, lotions and sprays, more is not better. Excessive use can lead to serious poisoning.
Natural gas is a gaseous hydrocarbon mixture with methane serving as the main gas. Methane is a simple asphyxiant that displaces oxygen in the air. If the methane concentration is high enough, the result is hypoxia and asphyxia (suffocation). If you suspect a natural gas leak, leave the building and contact the gas company. If people are sick, call Poison Control.
Primers, foundations, and cream-based makeups are applied first to give the face a smooth appearance. These products are usually not toxic to the skin unless contaminated with bacteria or other chemicals. Ingestion of a large quantity of cream-based makeup can cause diarrhea. If you are allergic, redness, itching, swelling, and rash may occur.
Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate. Both sodium and bicarbonate can cause serious toxicity if too much is taken. When swallowed, sodium bicarbonate rapidly makes a large volume of carbon dioxide, which can cause dangerous levels of pressure in the stomach.
Candida auris is a fungus that causes human disease, including sepsis and other infections. It can easily spread among individuals because it persists on environmental surfaces and survives common disinfecting processes. Candida auris infections can be challenging to treat, as they are often resistant to commonly available medications.
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