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==Toxic Effects==
==Toxic Effects==
The toxic effects of substances can be categorised in a number of different ways:
*Adverse effects that are unexpected
*Side Effects that are a normal but undesirable effect, particularly with drugs
*Idiosyncratic effects that are disproportionatly large from what could be expected
*Allergic reactions which require a previous contact with that substance
In addition, toxic effects can be divided into:
*Immediate or delayed efects such as radiation poisoning and other carcinogens
*Reversible or irreversible effects such as damaged liver tissue which can rejuvinate
==Toxicokinetics==
==Toxicokinetics==
==Specific Poisons==
==Specific Poisons==
==Clinical approach to a suspected poisoning case==
==Clinical approach to a suspected poisoning case==