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Classification of toxic agents - Coggle Diagram
Classification of toxic agents
Physical state
Solid
Dust
Liquid
Organic solvents
Gaseous
Carbon monoxide
Use
Pesticides
Insecticide
Food additives
Toxic effects
Carcinogen
Mutagen
Tetratogen
Symptoms
Irritant
Corrosive
Systemic poisons
Target organ/ system
Hepatotoxic
Nephrotoxic
Neurotoxic
Mechanism of action
Enzyme inhibitor
Alkylating agents
Source
Therapeutic agents
Used for therapeutic effect but
Overdose happens (paracetamol > 4 g)
Low therapeutic index (digoxin)
Drug of abuse
Recreational drugs
Alcohol
Morphine
Amphetamines
Industrial agents
Substances in the workplace
Heavy metals
Solvents
Environmental agents
Air, water, soil pollution
Pesticides
Car exhausts
Smoke
Radiation
Exposure to radiation in medical setting
Diagnostic X-rays
Nuclear reactor
Chernobyl disaster
Household agents
Cleaning agents
Cosmetics
Natural agents
From plants or animal origins
Mushrooms
Snake bites
Spider stings