Toxicology Flashcards
Antiemetic dose of 3% hydrogen peroxide
1-2mL/kg with max dose of 45mL/dog; If unsuccesful you can repeat x1
What are the adverse effects/mechanisms of hydrogen peroxide administration?
- Corrosive damage: peroxidation of membrane lipids resulting in gastric ulceration. 2. Gas production: gastric dilation or gas emboli (portal vein, gastric wall, brain) —> 1mL of 3% H2O2 = 10mL O2. 3. Oxidative damage: to lipid membranes —> RBC hemolysis has been reported in a dog treated with 5x the max dose of H2O2
What is the MOA of intravenous lipids?
Lipid sink theory: ILE creates lipophilic circulating blood volume to which the lipid soluble toxins can translocate from tissue to plasma, enabling more rapid toxin elimination
What are some toxins ILEs may be used for?
Loperamide, Vit D, Bromethalin, Naproxen, ivermectin, synthetic cannabinoids, THC, permethrin, macrocyclic lactose’s, diltiazem, lidocaine, ibuprofen, beta-blockers
What compound is responsible for CNS signs with eythylene glycol in cats?
Glycoaldehyde
What body system is most affected with castor bean toxicity?
GI
What is the toxic dose of ethylene glycol in dogs and cats?
Dog: 4.2-6.6mL/kg; Cat: 1.5mL/kg
What is the rate limiting step of ethylene glycol toxicity?
Oxidation in the liver via alcohol dehydrogenase
What is the major metabolite of ethylene glycol?
Glycoaldehyde
What metabolite of ethylene glycol causes metabolic acidosis?
Glycolate/glycolic acid
What clinical signs are associated with each stage of ethylene glycol toxicosis?
Stage 1 (30m-12h): CNS depression, ataxia, vomiting, PU/PD; Stage 2 (12-24h): Pulmonary changes (NCPE), tachycardia, anorexia; Stage 3 (24-72h): Oliguric/anuric renal failure, vomiting, uremia, +/- seizures
What type of crystals can be found on UA if a patient ingested ethylene glycol?
Calcium oxalate - monohydrate (picket fences)»_space;» diphydrate (envelope-shaped)
What clin path findings might you see with ethylene glycol toxicosis?
Hyperosmolality, high anion gap metabolic acidosis, hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, hyperkalemia, hyperglycemia, isosthenuria, azotemia
What are the two substances that can be used to treat dogs that ingest ethylene glycol?
Ethanol - competitive inhibitor of ADH; 4-methylpyrazole (Antizol) - DOGS ONLY similar MOA to ethanol
Through what mechanism does strychnine cause clinical signs?
Inhibition of glycine, which is normally an inhibitory neurotransmitter. By inhibiting glycine you increase excitability of neurons
What are the clinical signs of strychnine toxicosis?
Apprehension, tension, stiff muscles +/- hyperthermia hours after exposure