Pyrimethamine poisoning.

Drug Poisoning: Poisoning by Antidepressants

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Pyrimethamine inhibits renal secretion of creatinine.

The mechanism of increased serum creatinine after administration of pyrimethamine and dapsone was evaluated for six healthy volunteers. Serum parameters, urine sediment, and clearances of creatinine, inulin, and para-aminohippurate were assessed prior to and 28 h after the ingestion of a single, combined dose of 100 mg of pyrimethamine and 200 mg of dapsone. In a second series, the same renal f...

Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine Combination in Congenital Toxoplasmosis.

Suppression of Telomerase Activity by Pyrimethamine: Implication to Cancer

Although pyrimethamine (Tindurin™) appears to be effective in the prevention and treatment of some infectious diseases, very little information exists on its unpredictable properties. We design this study to evaluate its anti-tumoral effect on a model of cell line. Methods: The cytotoxic influence of Pyrimethamine on prostate cell line was investigated using an in vitro colometric assay. The po...

[Poisoning].

Knowledge of the toxicologic nature of ingested substances provides a proper framework for general and specific therapies best suited to meet the needs of the patient. Monitoring and direct observation provided in the PICU can aid proper therapy for many intoxicants. Good supportive care coupled with specific pharmacotherapy will provide the best chance for a successful outcome.