Animal Poisons Flashcards
1
Q
The animal poison cantharides is derived from?
A
spanish fly
also called bristle beetle
or
CANTHARIS VESICATORIA
2
Q
How does the spanish fly looks?
A
head leg wings are EMERALD GREEN
when crushed into powder a shiny green powder is obtained
3
Q
What are the signs and syptoms of canthranide poisoning?
A
Inflammation and vessication when localised
When systemic, git (bloody vomit and diarrhea,blisters),urinary tract,ext genitalia (abortion), CNS symptoms
4
Q
what is the fatal dose of canthranides?
A
1.5 gms powder
10mg active principle (canthradin)
1 ounce tincture
5
Q
What are the post martum findings of cantharidin Poisoning?
A
Inflamed git and urinary tract
Bloody contests in stomach shining wings of beetle found
