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In 2016, U.S. poison control centers provided telephone guidance for nearly 2.159 million human poison exposures. That's one poison exposure reported every 14.6 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 (46%). Since 2008, poisoning fatalities have exceeded those from motor vehicle traffic.
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.
In 2017, U.S. poison control centers provided telephone guidance for nearly 2.12 million human poison exposures. That's one poison exposure reported every 14.9 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 (45%). Since 2008, poisoning fatalities have exceeded those from motor vehicle traffic.
Tecovirimat (TPOXX®) is an antiviral drug used to treat smallpox and monkeypox infections. People with severe monkeypox disease, those with weakened immune systems, and young children may be candidates for treatment with TPOXX®. Since it is held in the Strategic National Stockpile, TPOXX® must be obtained from the CDC or local or state health departments.
Nitrosamines are common chemicals in our daily lives. While exposure to small amounts of nitrosamines is likely not dangerous, long-term exposure to high levels of certain nitrosamines is associated with an increased risk of cancer.
Tianeptine is a medication approved in some non-US countries for anxiety and depression. It has not been approved by the FDA, but there has been an increase in people using tianeptine in the US. Taking tianeptine can lead to adverse effects and sometimes overdose. Tianeptine can be abused and severe withdrawal symptoms can occur when people who are dependent stop taking it.
Coral snakes usually have a pattern of red, black, and yellow (or white) colored rings that span their bodies. Although uncommon, coral snake bites can potentially lead to severe neurotoxicity, including complete respiratory failure, if left untreated. All suspected envenomations should be evaluated and monitored in a hospital for at least 24 hours due to the delayed onset of symptoms.
Susan Smolinske, PharmD, FACCT, DABAT is a clinical toxicologist, currently teaching as adjunct Professor at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Smolinske completed her Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy at the University of Florida in Gainesville and PharmD at Idaho State University.
Prozac® (fluoxetine) is an FDA-approved, commonly used antidepressant. It can effectively treat several mental health conditions but has side effects such as sexual dysfunction, headaches, insomnia, and dry mouth. Fluoxetine has minimal effects on weight and is fairly safe in pregnancy. It should not be combined with alcohol or recreational drugs.
Every year, nearly 100,000 adults aged 65 and older are admitted to the hospital for drug side effects. In a recent study, the majority of problems were caused by "blood thinners" (warfarin and other oral anti-thrombosis drugs) and diabetes drugs (insulin and oral diabetes medicines).
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