After reading this article you will learn about the toxicity caused by commonly used drugs. Tetracyclines: Tetracyclines are generally non-toxic. The binding capacity of tetracyclines to bones and Ca2+ may lead to inhibition of tooth development or bone growth. The teeth may dis-colour and may cause hypoplacia of the deciduous and permanent teeth. Tetracycline hydrochloride given i.v. to lactating animals [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the toxicology of various herbicides. On the basis of chemical nature, herbicides may be categorized as follows: 1. Di-nitro compounds e.g. di-nitro ortho cresol (DNOC), dinitrophenol etc. 2. Phenoxyacetic acids e.g. 2, 4-D, 2, 4, 5-T etc. 3. Bipyridinium compounds e.g. diquat, paraquat etc. 4. Heterocyclic compounds or triazenes e.g. atrazine, propazine, [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the toxicology of various insecticides. Insecticides: Based upon the chemical nature, insecticides may be categorized into four major groups: 1. Organochlorine insecticides (chlorinated hydro carbons) 2. Organophosphate insecticides 3. Carbamate insecticides 4. Synthetic pyrethroid insecticides Organochlorine Insecticides: The organochlorines are the first generation insecticides. They are also known as chlorinated hydrocarbons. These [...]