The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
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To report the clinical features, laboratory findings and the management instituted for the patients with acute Amitraz Poisoning. ⋯ Formamidines show toxic effects on both humans and animals. Amitraz is slightly toxic. Amitraz shows hepatotoxic, CNS stimulative or depressive effects. It can cause gastric stasis. Amitraz leads to rise in plasma glucose level and suppress insulin release. Decreased body temperature is due to inhibitory effect of Amitraz on Prostaglandin E2 synthesis. Even after poisoning by potentially lethal dose of Amitraz, studies have reported complete recovery. As there is no specific antidote for Amitraz Poisoning the medical management with O2 supplementation, airway maintenance, proper hydration and supportive management are the key factors for complete recovery of the patient. Public Health Education and instructions to drug producing companies will be necessary to decrease the incidence of Amitraz Poisoning.
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Migraine is a brain disease whose principal symptom is episodic intense throbbing pain in the head which is often accompanied by photophobia, phonophobia, nausea and vomiting. Primary objectives of migraine treatment are to abort the acute attacks, treat associated symptoms and prevent future attacks. With a majority of migraine patients being young, they will need a treatment plan to suit their professional work, leisure and reproductive concerns. ⋯ Triptan related adverse events are usually short lived, mild and clinically insignificant. Ergots are slowly being replaced by triptans. This is because of their adverse side-effects, low bioavailability and high potential for abuse that can lead to overuse headache.
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J Assoc Physicians India · Apr 2010
Case ReportsBlue rubber bleb nevus syndrome causing refractory anaemia.
Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome (BRBNS) is a rare angiomatosis characterized by distinctive cutaneous and gastrointestinal venous malformations that result in gastrointestinal haemorrhage and iron-deficiency anaemia secondary to the bleeding episodes. We hope to emphasize the possibility of recurrent melaena in BRBNS and heighten physicians' awareness about the disease to contribute to its early detection.