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Toxin Induced Neurologic Changes

Aka: Toxin Induced Neurologic Changes
  1. See Also
    1. Miosis (Pin-point pupils)
    2. Mydriasis (Dilated pupils)
    3. Toxin Induced Altered Level of Consciousness Causes
  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)
    8. Phencyclidine (PCP)
    9. Benzodiazepine Withdrawal or Botanicals
    10. Ethanol withdrawal (Alcohol Withdrawal)
    11. Lead Poisoning or Lithium Overdose
    12. Lidocaine or Lindane
  3. Causes: Other Neurologic Changes
    1. Tremors: Lithium
    2. Dystonia: Neuroleptics
    3. Fasciculations: Organophosphate toxicity
    4. Rigidity: Tetanus, Strychnine

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