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Abstract

Poison is a substance that, even when used in small doses, can result in harm, disease, or death. In terms of total global deaths, poisoning ranks as the 45th most serious public health issue. Suicidal, homicidal/criminal, and unintentional poisonings are the most frequent types. OP insecticides are widely available and could be abused for suicidal purposes. Supportive measures, prompt gastrointestinal (GI) decontamination, extracorporeal techniques of toxin elimination, and antidote delivery form the basis of treatment. Establishing suitable regulations, including new guidelines and updates to current treatment protocols, counseling and educating the public about the dangers of poisoning and the safe use and storage of chemicals.

Keywords

Poison, acute poisoning, classification, chemicals, organophosphates, suicide, mortality, stomach wash, activated charcoal, medico legal aspects, stabilization, prevention, poison information Centre

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SK. Manisha
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Hindu College of Pharmacy, Amaravathi Road, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India

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P. Aruna
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Hindu College of Pharmacy, Amaravathi Road, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India.

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SK. Bibi Hazara
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Hindu College of Pharmacy, Amaravathi Road, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India.

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D. Akhil
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Hindu College of Pharmacy, Amaravathi Road, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India.

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Dr. D. Krishna Priyanka
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Hindu College of Pharmacy, Amaravathi Road, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India.

SK. Manisha*, P. Aruna, SK. Bibi Hazara, D. Akhil, Dr. D. Krishna Priyanka, An Overview of Poisoning, Int. J. in Pharm. Sci., 2023, Vol 1, Issue 8, 104-110. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8247304

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