Tox on the Web
“Krokodil” Hype: In a piece posted at Slate, Justin Peters cuts through the nonsense regarding just how fast use of “krokodil” is spreading in the U.S., and concludes there are much more important threats to worry about.
Dangerous Bali High: The Irish Mirror reports that in the months of August and September of this year, 52 people have died of methanol poisoning after drinking tainted Arak — a local spirit — in Bali. This is an ongoing problem — TPR has reported on it before.
The Power of Poison: In the New York Times, Edward Rothstein reviews the just-opened blockbuster show “Th...
Source: The Poison Review - November 20, 2013 Category: Toxicology Authors: Leon Tags: Medical bali benzodiazepines desomorphine hepatic failure krokodil laundry pods liver disease methanol poisonin oxyelite tox on the web Source Type: news
Klonopin (Clonazepam) Medication Profile
This article covers precautions and warnings, recommended dosage, and common side effects. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - June 17, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Depression: Why Don’t I Respond to...
Depression can be caused by many clinical entities. Sometimes, knowing the right diagnosis is a challenge. Medical disorders, medications such as beta-blockers and benzodiazepines (e.g. clonazepam), and various psychiatric disorders can cause depression and they all require different treatment. (Source: About.com Mental Health)
Source: About.com Mental Health - June 5, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Tags: health Source Type: news
Mental Health Medications for Anxiety
Medications for anxiety benzodiazepines clonazepam Klonopin alprazolam Xanax diazepam Valium lorazepam Ativan buspirone buspar propranolol Inderal Inderide (Source: About.com Mental Health)
Source: About.com Mental Health - June 5, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Tags: health Source Type: news
Clonazepam Side Effects (Klonopin)
Clonazepam is a medication that may be used to treat anxiety disorders, including anxiety occurring with bipolar disorder. Common side effects can include being clumsy or unsteady, feeling dizzy or lightheaded. More side effects, from mild to severe, are listed here. Also sold under the brand names Klonopin and Rivotril. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - June 5, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Rivotril (clonazepam) 0.5 and 2 mg tablets and 1mg/mL Concentrate for Solution for Injection or Infusion - Roche Products Limited - Revised SPC
Source: eMC (electronic Medicines Compendium)
Area: Other Library Updates > SPC Changes
Section 4.3 Contraindications has been updated to include "Rivotril must not be used in patients in a coma, or in patients known to be abusing pharmaceuticals, drugs or alcohol."
Section 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use has been updated to include the warning that the concomitant use of Rivotril with alcohol or/and CNS depressants should be avoided. Such concomitant use has the potential to increase the clinical effects of Rivotril possibly including severe sedation, clinically relevant respiratory and/...
Source: NeLM - SPC Changes - March 1, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
