Toxin Induced Neurologic Changes

Aka: Toxin Induced Neurologic Changes, Toxin-Induced Seizure Causes, Toxin Mediated Neuropathy Causes

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II. Causes: Seizures (Mnemonic=OTIS CAMPBELL)

  1. Organophosphate Toxicity
  2. Tricyclic Antidepressants
  3. Isoniazid or Insulin
  4. Sympathomimetics
  5. Cocaine or Camphor
  6. Amphetamines
  7. Methyl-Xanthines (Theophylline, Caffeine)
  8. Phencyclidine (PCP), Propoxyphene, phenol, Propranolol
  9. Benzodiazepine Withdrawal or Botanicals
  10. Ethanol withdrawal (Alcohol Withdrawal)
  11. Lead Poisoning or Lithium Overdose
  12. Lidocaine or Lindane

III. Causes: Toxin Mediated Neuropathy

  1. Metals
    1. Arsenic Poisoning
    2. Lead Poisoning
  2. Other compounds
    1. Ethanol
    2. Methanol
    3. Ethyl Alcohol
    4. Phenothiazines
    5. Aminoglycosides

IV. Causes: Other Neurologic Changes

  1. Tremors: Lithium
  2. Dystonia: Neuroleptics
  3. Myoclonus: Serotonin Syndrome
  4. Fasciculations: Organophosphate toxicity
  5. Rigidity: Tetanus, Strychnine

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