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Nicotine poisoning - ArticleWorld Nicotine poisoning occurs as a result of directly taking in the substance called nicotine in such a way that it is absorbed in the bloodstream, causing toxicity. Nicotine poisoning generally occurs in children who consume a cigarette or become poisoned by handling topical nicotine cream. Nicotine causes symptoms related to its molecular similarity to acetylcholine, the neurochemicals necessary for communication between nerves in the body. www.articleworld.org /index.php/Nicotine_poisoning   (277 words)

CPCS: Call Us!... Newsletter (Feb 2002) Severe poisonings have also resulted from acute dermal exposures to pharmaceutical and insecticidal nicotine preparations while occupational dermal exposures are responsible for green tobacco sickness. Nicotine is well absorbed via the lungs, buccal mucosa, skin, rectum and gastrointestinal tract, although the acidic environment of the stomach decreases absorption. The toxicity of nicotine is a result of its stimulation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the autonomic nervous system, central nervous system, and at the neuromuscular junction. www.calpoison.org /hcp/call_us_Aug05.htm   (1326 words)

Psychology Today's Diagnosis Dictionary: Nicotine Nicotine is one of the most heavily used addictive drugs in the U.S., and smoking cigarettes is the most popular method of using nicotine. Nicotine is a naturally occurring colorless liquid that turns brown when burned and takes on the odor of tobacco when exposed to air. Nicotine is absorbed through the skin and mucosal lining of the nose and mouth or in the lungs (through inhalation). www.psychologytoday.com /conditions/nicotine.html   (2448 words)

Erie County Department of Health: Health Alert Advisory #48 These poisons, nicotine and solanine, are naturally occurring toxins obtained from tobacco and potatoes, respectively. Nicotine is a fast-acting poison, absorbed through the digestive and respiratory tracts, as well as through the skin and mouth. If the method of nicotine poisoning is believed to be through the skin by aerosol or liquid form, first responders should ensure that all individuals are immediately removed from the contaminated environment. www.erie.gov /health/services/health_pros_alert48.asp   (635 words)

Rimrock Foundation - Nicotine addiction treatment in addition to alcoholism, drug addiction, compulsive gambling and ... Immediately after exposure to nicotine, there is a "kick" caused in part by the drug's stimulation of the adrenal glands and resulting discharge of epinephrine (adrenaline). Repeated exposure to nicotine results in the development of tolerance, the condition in which higher doses of a drug are required to produce the same initial stimulation. Nicotine poisoning has been reported from accidental ingestion of insecticides by adults and ingestion of tobacco products by children and pets. www.rimrock.org /resources/nicotine2.shtml   (1082 words)

What is Nicotine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Since nicotine was first identified in the early 1800s, it has been studied extensively and shown to have a number of complex and sometimes unpredictable effects on the brain and the body. Nicotine is absorbed through the skin and mucosal lining of the mouth and nose or by inhalation in the lungs. The acute effects of nicotine dissipate in a few minutes, causing the smoker to continue dosing frequently throughout the day to maintain the drug's pleasurable effects and prevent withdrawal. st.fatih.edu.tr /~mkocali/cigarette/html-en/nicotine.html   (1869 words)

Acute nicotine toxicity Nicotine alkaloid is efficiently absorbed by the gut, lung, and skin. Nicotine is not an inhibitor of the cholinesterase enzyme. Nicotine is used in a limited number of pesticides because of its toxic properties; nine nicotine-containing pesticides are registered for use in Michigan, and none of the product labels list nicotine at more than 14%. www.judgegeorgegreer.com /images/acute_nicotine_toxicity.htm   (898 words)

Nicotine (PIM) Nicotine is a natural alkaloid obtained from the dried leaves and stems of the Nicotiana tabacum and Nicotiana rustica, where it occurs in concentrations of 0.5-8%. nicotine in the acidic gastric fluid and reabsorption from the Nicotine could affect platelets by increasing the release of epinephrine, which is known to enhance platelet reactivity by inhibiting prostacyclin, an antiaggregatory hormone secreted by endothelial cells, or perhaps directly (Sonnenfeld, 1980). www.inchem.org /documents/pims/chemical/nicotine.htm   (3891 words)

Acute nicotine poisoning associated with a traditional remedy for eczema -- Davies et al. 85 (6): 500 -- Archives of ... This is the first report of nicotine poisoning secondary to dermal absorption from a traditional remedy. of 1430 µg/l, urine nicotine of 1120 µg/l, and a urine cotinine This is the first case report of acute nicotine poisoning secondary to dermal absorption from a traditional remedy. adc.bmj.com /cgi/content/full/85/6/500   (1334 words)

Nicotine Toxicity in Dogs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Nicotine is a poisonous alkaloid derived from the tobacco plant and used in medicine and as an insecticide. Nicotine is found in a variety of sources, primarily cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, nicotine gum and nicotine patches. Nicotine is toxic to humans if enough is ingested at once, and many children are seen in emergency rooms every year after eating cigarettes or cigarette butts. www.petplace.com /dogs/nicotine-toxicity-in-dogs/page1.aspx   (801 words)

Poisoning   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) The type of poison, the amount and time of exposure, and the age, size, and health of the victim are all factors which determine the severity of symptoms and the chances for recovery. The outcome of poisoning varies from complete recovery to death, and depends on the type and amount of the poison, the health of the victim, and the speed with which medical care is obtained. A technique for washing poison out of the stomach by instilling water or saline solution through a tube, removing the stomach contents by suction, and repeating the process until the washings are free of poison. www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/poisoning.jsp   (1968 words)

Lifespan's A - Z Health Information Library - Nicotine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Nicotine poisoning results from an overdose of nicotine. Acute nicotine poisoning usually occurs in young children who accidentally chew on nicotine gum or patches. All local poison control centers in the U.S. use this national number. www.lifespan.org /adam/healthillustratedencyclopedia/1/002510.html   (306 words)

[No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Nicotine is an agonist of the acetylcholine receptor; it is also the most prevalent psychoactive drug in the world. Nicotine is the main component of tobacco, which is used to make cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco, or snuff. Nicotine, along with many other addictive drugs, causes the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine that is associated with pleasure, emotions, and addiction. sulcus.berkeley.edu /mcb/165_001/papers/manuscripts/_768.html   (3889 words)

NICOTINE POISONING Through the toxicological investigation by GC and GC-MS, however, nicotine was detected in the solution which she had taken orally and in the blood, urine and the contents of the stomach and small intestine. The nicotine concentrations of the blood, urine and contents of stomach and small intestine were 6.3 micrograms/ml, 1.5 micrograms/ml, 30 micrograms/ml and 71 micrograms/g respectively, and enough to be le thal. The treatment and management of carbamate poisoning is similar to organophosphate poisoning with the exception of the use of 2-PAM in releasing the acetylcholinesterase from the poison-enzyme complex. www.prn2.usm.my /mainsite/bulletin/1995/prn2.html   (3647 words)

Nicotine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In lower concentrations, the substance acts as a stimulant and is one of the main factors responsible for the dependence-forming and energy boost properties of tobacco smoking. Because of this, most nicotine is burned when a cigarette is smoked; however, enough is inhaled to provide the desired effects. Nicotine and its metabolites are being researched for the treatment of a number of disorders, including ADHD and Parkinson's Disease. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nicotine   (1316 words)

LidRock - "How Nicotine Works"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Nicotine poisoning causes vomiting and nausea, headaches, difficulty breathing, stomach pains and seizures. Because nicotine is so similar to acetylcholine, and binds to cholinergic receptors, nicotine in excess produces the same overstimulation and toxicity. The more nicotine binding to the nicotinic cholinergic receptors, the more acetylcholine is subsequently released and free to activate other subsets of cholinergic receptors. lidrock.howstuffworks.com /nicotine7.htm   (293 words)

Future Consumer Reaction to Nicotine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Very few consumers are aware of the effects of nicotine i.e., its addictive nature and that nicotine is a poison. Tests have been conducted in determine the effect of including nicotine numbers in the advertising message, and in every case there were adverse reactions to the ads. Nicotine levels will not be a major factor in the purchase decision in the future. tobaccodocuments.org /landman/1138107.html   (614 words)

Virginia Fire Chiefs Association, Inc. "References to nicotine and solanine appear in numerous terrorist training manuals and documents seized in Afghanistan," the FBI said in its weekly bulletin to law enforcement agencies, which was sent out late Wednesday. Acute nicotine poisoning will cause central nervous system depression, neuromuscular paralysis, lowered blood pressure, slowed heart rate and death. Common symptoms of solanine poisoning occur two to 24 hours after exposure and include a harsh, scratchy sensation in the mouth, dehydration (search) and drowsiness. www.cstone.net /~sfcav/2003News/poison_threat09.htm   (482 words)

NIDA for Teens: Ask Dr. NIDA - Nicotine These findings are consistent with the generally slower absorption and lower doses of nicotine obtained from the medicines as compared to tobacco products, and to the absence of carbon monoxide and numerous other toxins in tobacco smoke. Nicotine readily crosses the placenta, and nicotine concentrations in the fetus can be as much as 15 percent higher than maternal levels. It appears that nicotine is concentrated in fetal blood, amniotic fluid, and breast milk. teens.drugabuse.gov /drnida/drnida_nic2.asp   (880 words)

Nicotine Gum and Patch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Nicotine is of course a powerful drug - that's why it is so addictive, right? During those days I applied all the stuff I had already learned during my previous quitting 'rehearsals.' Eliminate the environmental triggers, cut down on nicotine intake, get some healthy food and some herb tea in the pantry. One thing I read somewhere was the question, "How do you get to the point of enjoying life without smoking?" And the given answer was to go 6 months without smoking. www.mint-nicotine-gum.net /nicotine-poisoning.php   (966 words)

BBC News | HEALTH | 'Ban nicotine patches on NHS' They argued that smokers would not lose out because the cost of nicotine replacment treatments such as gum and patches would be offset by the savings made from no longer having to buy cigarettes. Dr Nagpaul said: "Nicotine replacement therefore does not incure any additional cost to the individual, since the money which paid for the cigarettes is instead used to purchase nicotine replacement, and the individual, if anything, has a few pounds change per week. Nicotine patches to be free on the NHS (14 Dec 98 news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/health/809740.stm   (383 words)

Misusing Nicotine Patch One danger of misusing these products is nicotine poisoning, which can cause nausea, dizziness, abnormal blood pressure and heartbeat. Nicotine also acts directly on the heart to change heart rate and blood pressure. Whether you suspect your teen is smoking or misusing nicotine replacement products, you can take several steps to prevent him or her from abusing the drug. www.connectwithkids.com /tipsheet/2003/134_jul23/patch.html   (1117 words)

Nicotine poisoning - Quit Victoria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Nicotine on its own can be a poisonous substance. During the 1920s and 1930s, when large quantities of nicotine were used in insecticides, poisonings were common. Despite nicotine poisoning being uncommon these days, a child who accidentally eats a cigarette, or cigarette butt, can become very sick. www.quit.org.au /article.asp?ContentID=7015   (95 words)

Nicotine Poisoning Nicotine Poisoning After Ingestion of Contaminated Ground Beef --- Michigan, 2003 On January 3, 2003, the Michigan Department of Agriculture's (MDA) Food and Dairy Division and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) were notified by a supermarket Respiratory failure, as in nicotine poisoning, is observed in patients with severe cases. Nicotine poisoning causes vomiting and nausea, headaches, difficulty... www.smokeaway.co.uk /2/nicotine-poisoning.html   (584 words)

Suggested Response to Alleged Nicotine Poisoning by One Puff of CAMEL Cigarette [Memorandum from Charles W. Nystrom of ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) States that a death due to nicotine poisoning after one puff of a Camel cigarette is totally incomprehensible. Thomas J. Rucker RJRT Legal Department MEMORANDUM: The statement on the death certificate alleging the individual died due to nicotine poisoning is totally incomprehensible in view of the published data on nicotine toxicity. Toxicity of chemicals is usually estimated by determination of the toxic doses to animals and is usually expressed as an LD50 (the calculated dose expected to kill 50% of the animals in a population). tobaccodocuments.org /tplp/502522389.html   (470 words)

YKHC Messenger 06-06 Nicotine Control You may have heard that heroin and cocaine are very addictive, but nicotine can be more addictive than those drugs. Nicotine causes the blood vessels to become hard and narrow. These are symptoms of nicotine poisoning, which may happen when you get too much nicotine from mixing ash with tobacco. www.ykhc.org /1232.cfm   (385 words)

CDC | Case Definition: Nicotine Poisoning After oral ingestion of nicotine, signs and symptoms of nicotine poisoning mimic those for nerve agent or organophosphate poisoning and typically include excess oral secretions, bronchorrhea, diaphoresis, vomiting (common, especially among children), diarrhea, abdominal cramping, confusion, and convulsions. Although tachycardia and hypertension are common, bradycardia and hypotension might also occur as a result of a severe poisoning (1, 2). Biologic: A case in which increased nicotine or cotinine (the nicotine metabolite) is detected in urine, or increased serum nicotine levels occur, as determined by a commercial laboratory or CDC. www.bt.cdc.gov /agent/nicotine/casedef.asp   (309 words)

Dog Articles : Other - Dog.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Nicotine in substantial amounts can cause respiratory paralysis and death. If you suspect nicotine poisoning, take your dog to the veterinarian immediately after giving it activated charcoal. Specific injections are available to counteract the poisoning effects of the nicotine. www.dog.com /articles/nicotine.asp   (99 words)

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