NIRMALA POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE
Department of Pharmacology & Pharmacy Practice
Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Atmakur, Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh
Nirmala College of Pharmacy Campus
A wide variety of chemicals are designed for diverse uses in daily life. Though their benefits are enormous, they are associated with great risks if misused. The probability of ingestion of these substances/products either accidentally or intentionally has increased manifold. Acute poisoning is one of the commonest emergencies throughout the world.
To ensure chemical safety, a framework for prevention and management of eventualities is provided by the Poisons Control Programme, of which the Poisons Information Centre is an integral part.
The Nirmala Poisons Information Centre (NPIC) is established in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice at Nirmala College of Pharmacy.
Welcome to the Nirmala Poisons Information Centre (NPIC). We provide 24/7 assistance for poisoning emergencies.
If you suspect poisoning:
Contact NPIC 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
Tel: 08645 - 236255, 236722
Email: nrmldic@gmail.com
Poison Information Centre Overview
Typical Poisons Information Centre Setup
| Category | Poisoning | Antidote |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Pesticides | Organophosphates (e.g., Malathion, Acephate, Dichlorvos, etc.) | Atropine sulfate Pralidoxime |
| Carbamates (e.g., Propoxur, Aldicarb, Carbaryl, etc.) | Atropine sulfate Pralidoxime |
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| Organochlorines (e.g., Endosulfan, Gamma benzene hexachloride, etc.) | Cholestyramine | |
| Rodenticides (e.g., Bromadiolone) | Vitamin K1 | |
| Industrial Chemicals | Lead | Dimercaprol (BAL) D-Penicillamine Calcium disodium edetate |
| Mercury | BAL Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) D-Penicillamine |
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| Arsenic | BAL D-Penicillamine |
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| Cyanide | Amyl nitrite, Sodium nitrite, Sodium thiosulfate Hydroxocobalamin Dicobalt edetate |
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| Drugs | Acetaminophen, Iron, Benzodiazepines, Opioids, Isoniazid, Digoxin | N-Acetylcysteine Deferoxamine Flumazenil Naloxone Pyridoxine Digoxin specific antibodies |
| Environmental Toxins | Datura, Snake bites, Dog bites, Botulism | Physostigmine Antisnake venom Anti-rabies vaccine Botulinum antitoxin |
Nirmala Poisons Information Centre is dedicated to promoting awareness, prevention, and effective management of poisoning cases for a safer community.