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A Myers' cocktail contains vitamins and electrolytes and is used to treat various medical conditions. Although the ingredients are natural and seemingly safe, this treatment is associated with adverse effects and there is limited evidence supporting the benefits of its use.
Briviact® (brivaracetam) is an antiepileptic drug (AED) that is used in combination with another AED to improve control of both focal and generalized seizures. Brivaracetam commonly causes drowsiness and dizziness, so it should be used with caution when taking other sedating medications or alcohol. It can interact with drugs that are metabolized by the liver enzyme CYP2C19.
Iron is essential to our health. It is found naturally in many foods, added to some fortified food products, and widely available as a supplement. An overdose of iron supplements can be life-threatening.
Lisinopril is a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure, manage certain kinds of heart failure, and reduce the risk of death after heart attack. Lisinopril is a long-acting medication that works by relaxing the arteries and veins of the body in order to lower blood pressure to a safe level. Lisinopril is associated with few side effects, including dizziness, headache, or cough.
Acetaminophen is a safe and effective pain reliever when taken according to label instructions. But in overdose, it is a leading cause of liver damage and death.
Check out our poison prevention tips and articles for elementary school children. Be sure to install a carbon monoxide alarm in every sleeping area of your home. Store medicine and products in their original containers.
MAO inhibitors are commonly used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and depression. Serious medical conditions can occur if MAO inhibitors are used in higher doses or taken in overdose. In addition, people who take MAO inhibitors should avoid eating certain foods, to reduce their risk of unwanted side effects.
Alkaline water has a high pH and contains electrolytes and minerals, and can be produced naturally or through a chemical reaction. Some people believe that drinking alkaline water can reduce the risk of developing cancer, heart disease, and other medical conditions, but there is little published data to support these claims.
Misuse of denture creams containing zinc was the cause of zinc poisoning in some denture wearers. Problems with dental creams are uncommon; anyone with symptoms needs a complete evaluation to determine the cause.
In 2019, U.S. poison control centers provided telephone guidance for over 2.1 million human poison exposures. That's one poison exposure reported every 15 seconds. While poisoning affects ALL age groups, peak poisoning frequency occurs in one- and two-year-olds, with children younger than 6 years comprising nearly half of poison exposures (43%). Since 2008, poisoning fatalities have exceeded those from motor vehicle traffic.
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