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Toxin Induced Neurologic Changes

Aka: Toxin Induced Neurologic Changes, Toxin-Induced Seizure Causes, Toxin Mediated Neuropathy Causes
  1. See Also
    1. Miosis (Pin-point pupils)
    2. Mydriasis (Dilated pupils)
    3. Toxin Induced Altered Level of Consciousness Causes
    4. Toxin Induced Bradycardia
    5. Toxin Induced Tachycardia
    6. Toxin Induced Hypertension
    7. Accidental Poisoning Causes
    8. Altered Level of Consciousness
    9. Date Rape Drug
    10. Medication Dosing Errors in Children
    11. Toxin Induced Vital Sign Changes
    12. Toxin Induced Skin Changes
    13. Toxin Induced Odors
    14. Eye Examination Signs of Chemical Dependency
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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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