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Tacrine (Cognex) was the first drug approved by the FDA for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Cholinesterase inhibitor drugs like tacrine improve the symptoms of the disease and increase quality of life but do not cure or reverse Alzheimer’s disease. Newer cholinesterase inhibitors are safer and have replaced tacrine.
A variety of cleaning products are available to maintain wood floors. Wood floor cleaners are usually based on hydrocarbons, detergents, or glycol ether solvents. Each type carries its own precautions and potential adverse effects. Floor cleaners can also contain alcohol, weak acids, or alkaline chemicals to strengthen their cleaning properties.
Soaps are anionic surfactants used for washing and cleaning. Swallowing a small amount of soap is usually not harmful. It can irritate the mouth and throat and cause mild gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Some people may be allergic to some of the ingredients in soap, which can result in difficulty breathing, skin irritation and rashes.
Acetaminophen is a very safe drug to take according to label instructions. In overdose, too much acetaminophen can damage the liver. In fact, acetaminophen overdose is an important cause of liver failure and liver transplants in the US.
Fecal transplants involve the transfer of human feces from one individual to another. They may improve the gut microbiome and are used to treat or prevent diseases including recurrent Clostridium difficile infection and inflammatory bowel disease. Gastrointestinal side effects, including vomiting and diarrhea, are common side effects of fecal transplantation.
In 2013, U.S. poison control centers provided telephone guidance for nearly 2.2 million human poison exposures. That's one poison exposure reported every 14 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 (48%). Since 2008, poisoning fatalities have exceeded those from motor vehicle traffic.
In 2014, U.S. poison control centers provided telephone guidance for nearly 2.2 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 (48%). Since 2008, poisoning fatalities have exceeded those from motor vehicle traffic.
Antidepressants are drugs used to treat major depressive disorder, panic disorder, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other conditions. The Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors affect the way our bodies use serotonin and other neurotransmitters. The drugs may take a few weeks to help and may cause withdrawal if stopped suddenly.
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Cannabis edibles are often sweet or savory products that are naturally attractive to young children. Serious and sometimes life-threatening side effects can occur in children who consume cannabis edibles.
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