Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is considered a safe drug, but is toxic to the liver when taken in large quantities. Because it acts so slowly, 7 to 12 hours may pass before the first symptoms begin (no appetite when normally hungry, nausea, and vomiting). The classic example of a very slow poi...
Dexchlorpheniramine is a medication prescribed to treat symptoms of allergies and colds. These may include facial swelling, hives, and a runny nose. It is an antihistamine drug, which means that it works by interfering with the action ofhistamine, a chemical that the body naturally releases during...
One recent study showed that the pupils of male subjects dilated when they viewed images of women they found sexually attractive, whereas the pupils of female subjects typically dilated in response to images of attractive men and women alike. The study authors concluded the reason for this is unc...
A neurologic examis used to check how your pupils react to light. Your healthcare provider may check your memory, hand grasp, and balance. CT or MRI picturesmay be taken of your brain. You may be given contrast liquid to help your brain show up better in the pictures. Tell the health...
Mydriasis causes What causes mydriasis (pronounced mid-dry-uh-sis)? It can be triggered by a number of things. What follows are some of the causes. Normal activity.It’s common for your pupils to dilate. Normal mydriasis allows more light to enter your eyes or keeps light from entering...
You spend large amounts of time trying to get, take, or recover from the opioid. You also spend time thinking about when you can take the opioid again. You become dependent on the opioid. Dependence means your body becomes used to the opioid. You have withdrawal symptoms when you do not...
Minor body changes: There may be changes in your eyes and skin due to the side effects of the drug you are using. It could be bloodshot eyes, dilated pupils, an unusual puffiness in the skin, or flushed skin. The constant presence of equipment for substance use: When there are always ...
the brain starts to rely on cocaine to stimulate these feelings of happiness and alertness, making natural pleasures less satisfying. The brain’s structure, specifically the reward pathway, becomes increasingly adapted to the presence of the drug. This leads to higher tolerances, where more cocaine...
Causes can include:8 Stroke Drug overdose Lack of oxygen Brain edema Myocardial infarction(heart attack) Coma Someone in acomadoesn't respond to any stimuli. Their pupils may not react to light, and they may not have a gag reflex.
Whitepupils Sometimes mild ROP gets better on its own. Severe or worsening ROP may need to be treated with eye injections or surgery. Hydroxychloroquine retinopathy Hydroxychloroquine retinopathy is retina damage caused by the medicationhydroxychloroquine(brand namePlaquenil). The drug was initially used ...