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Cough syrup is a medicine easily purchased without a prescription in drug stores. Liquid cough medicine usually contains multiple ingredients such as dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, menthol, and honey to alleviate cough and cold symptoms. Using recommended age-specific dosing guidelines is critical for safe use of this medicine.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-inhibitors) are safe and effective medications used to treat and prevent many cardiovascular conditions. Angioedema, a rare but serious complication, may occur in some people who take ACE inhibitors.
Fiberglass is often used by mattress manufacturers to meet fire safety standards. Fiberglass may be present in mattress foam or covers, and human exposures to fiberglass can occur when mattress covers are unzipped or removed. Health effects from fiberglass exposure can include eye injuries, skin irritation, and lung disease.
Oven and grill cleaners are usually highly caustic. Upon contact with any tissue, they can cause damage ranging from irritation to severe burns.
In 2015, 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 (47%). Since 2008, poisoning fatalities have exceeded those from motor vehicle traffic.
Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus) and liraglutide (Saxenda) are members of the GLP-1 agonist class of drugs. These prescription medications help improve blood sugar control and are often prescribed to diabetic patients. In non-diabetic patients who are overweight or obese, certain GLP-1 agonists are also approved by the FDA to help with weight control.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) medications can help treat certain medical causes of ED, but they are not without risk. Serious toxic effects have been seen in adults with use and misuse of these medications. Some “genuine” brand name products and herbal or “natural” ED products are counterfeit or mislabeled and sometimes contain dangerous substances.
Rubbing alcohol is a widely available household product often used to disinfect wounds. It is most commonly 70% isopropyl alcohol. It can be toxic if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. It is flammable and should always be kept away from open flames.
SGLT-2 inhibitors are effective in treating heart failure for patients with and without diabetes. Because of their benefits in reducing death and hospitalizations from heart failure, these medications are being used more often.
While pink cocaine is in fact pink, it often does not contain cocaine, but a mixture of other potentially dangerous drugs, including 2-CB, MDMA (ecstasy), ketamine, and caffeine in various amounts. This mixture can cause serious adverse effects and lead to long-term addiction.
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