Topic: Committee On Injury

Syrup Of Ipecac

ArticlesBase - 496 days ago
Mechanism of action The actions of Ipecac are mainly those of its major alkaloids, emetine (methylcephaeline) and cephaeline. They both act locally by irritating the gastric mucosa and centrally by stimulating the medullary chemoreceptor trigger zone to induce vomiting. Poison Treatment The ...

Childproof your vacation

Parenting - 1533 days ago
When you stay at someone's house Remind your hosts before you get there that you're bringing children. Medications should be stowed, and Grandma's purse should be emptied of meds and sharp objects like tweezers; kids may look there for ...