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 | American Association of Poison Control Centers Warns About Dangers of Synthetic Marijuana Products Doctors and clinicians at U.S. poison centers say that a synthetic version of marijuana has resulted in symptoms such as increased heart rate, agitation, confusion and nausea. These products are sold as "K2", "spice", "genie" and "JWH-018". Read a press release from the American Association of Poison Control Centers here. Poison Prevention Week 2010 March 14-20, 2010 marks Poison Prevention Week. Listen to a podcast recorded by Angel Bivens, Public Education Coordinator for the Maryland Poison Center for more information. FDA Launches New Web Site for Drug Disposal The FDA has issued further guidance for the disposal of outdated and unused medications. The agency has developed a list of medications that should be flushed down the toilet when they are no longer needed. Medications not on the list should be disposed of in the trash in a sealed bag after combining them with an undesirable substance like kitty litter or coffee grounds. For complete information on drug disposal, please refer to the FDA web page. FDA Looking at Acetaminophen in Over-the-Counter and Prescription Products Concerns are being raised about the problem of liver injury related to acetaminophen. The FDA held an advisory committee meeting on June 29 and 30, 2009. Click here to read information about the safe use of acetaminophen. MPC Staff discuss toxicology topics on MediCast.com and The Nursing Show. Click here for a list of topics and links to the shows. Recent Toy Recall Information Click here to see the latest toy recall information from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Guidelines for the Disposal of Medications Download these simple steps from the Office of National Drug Control Policy. For poisoning emergencies in Maryland, contact the Maryland Poison Center at: 1-800-222-1222 Please do not email us with poisoning cases or questions! For administrative questions, please call 410-706-7604 between 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday. | ||
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