Common Toxicants
This information may assist clinicians in the assessment and management of common poisoning cases. However, it does not replace expert clinical assessment. The clinical toxicology service should be consulted for any poisoning where there may be diagnostic, management, treatment or disposition issues.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This information has been adapted from monographs developed by the Victorian Poisons Information Centre
and the Austin Toxicology Service (VPIC/ATS)
We kindly acknowledge Dr Shaun Greene, Medical Director of the VPIC and the Staff of VPIC/ATS
in the development of the monographs.
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Amisulpride (Atypical Antipsychotic)
Amphetamines Anticoagulant Rodenticides (eg: RatSak) Antihistamine (sedating) Antihistamines (non-sedating) Typical Antipsychotics (eg. Chlorpromazine) Baclofen Benzodiazepines Benztropine (anticholingergics) Beta-blockers Calcium Channel Blockers Carbamazepine Carbon Monoxide Clonidine Clozapine Cocaine Corrosive Ingestion Colchicine Chloroquine/ Hydroxycholoroquine Digoxin (Acute OD) Digoxin (Chronic OD) Disc Battery Ingestion |
Paracetamol - see PROMPT
Phenytoin Potassium Supplements Quetiapine (Atypical Antipsychotic) Quinine Risperidone (Atypical Antipsychotic) Salicylates (Aspirin) Serotonin Toxicity Snake Bite Management See PROMPT SSRIs Sufonylurea Oral Hypoglycaemics Thyroxine Tricyclic Antidepressants Tramadol Valproic Acid Venlafaxine & Desvenlafaxine Warfarin |