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Introduction to Poisoning; A Systematic Review | 25838

International Journal of Pharmacy Teaching & Practices

ISSN - 1986-8111

Abstract

Introduction to Poisoning; A Systematic Review

Sumbria Tarlok, Sharma Amit, Prabhakar Shina, Kosey, Sourabh, Devgan Shalini

The term poison was derived from Latin word “potionem” a drink; i.e.,drink, eat, breathe, inject or touch enough of a chemical (also called a poison or toxin) to cause illness or death or poison is derived from Greek word ‘Toxicon’ which means ‘Poison’. A poison is any substance that is harmful to the body when eaten, breathed, injected or absorbed through the skin. Any substance can be poisonous if enough is taken.

 
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