Accidental or Intentional overdoses with insulin or sulfonylureas causes hypoglycemia 

Here are 10 fast facts for managing lithium toxicity in the ED setting.

What do excedrin, pepto bismol, aspirin and oil of wintergreen have in common? Salicylates! As we know, this common drug can be quite toxic in overdose. Here we review the basics of salicylate poisoning.

Check out this summary on the basics of Acute Radiation Syndrome 

Dr. Salzman, Toxicologist, discusses a recent case of rodenticide overdose in the Cooper Emergency Department. 

Which of the following poison is NOT correctly matched with its antidote? (scroll down for answer)

A) Clonidine - Vitamin B6

B) Valproic Acid - Carnitine 

C) Iron - Deferoxamine 

D) Sulfonylurea - Octreotide 

E) Heparin - Protamine 

Clonidine is a common medication prescribed for a variety of indications in both the adult and pediatric population. It's also on the "one pill can kill" list. Read on below for a high level overview of clonidine and how to manage an overdose.