Question 1

does coumadin (warfarin) have rat poison?

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See below: Coumadin (warfarin) is rat poison.

Question 2

is it true that coumadin (warfarin) is rat poisoning and cause hair loss?

Accepted Answer

Sort of: Coumadin (warfarin) is an effective mood thinner and can be dangerous if taken in excess. Consequently, it makes an effective poison for rats. One of the known side effects is alopecia, or hair loss. Not necessarily expected for every patient, but it can happen.

Question 3

why is rat poison so toxic?

Accepted Answer

Super anticoagulant: Newer rat poisons (rodenticides) utilize super long lasting anticoagulants. The prolonged anticoagulant effect presents a challenging and deadly poisoning to manage.

Question 4

are anticoagulants such as rat poison an alkali or an acid?

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Somewhat acidic: Modern rat poisons use anticoagulants (warfarin, etc.) which cause internal bleeding. Some industrial grade rodenticides use inorganic compounds like zinc phosphide that react with the hydrochloric acid in the rat's stomach forming noxious phosphine gas. Antimony potassium tartrate, an emetic, is added to cause vomiting if accidentally ingested by humans. Rats & mice have no vomiting reflex.

Question 5

what happens if a wild mouse or rat in philippines bites you do they have rabies or poison?

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Get Med care: Any animal bite, especially if they are wild animals can cause disease. Go immediately to local er where they will know what the local wild rodent population is carrying.

Question 6

can consuming 100 g of rat poison (bromadiolone) be fatal?

Accepted Answer

Rat Poison: If you are having thoughts about killing yourself,  get seen at the nearest emergency room now. Have a friend or relative drive you or call 911 for emergency services for transport. You can call the National suicide hotlines 24/7 at 1-800-suicide (1-800-784-2433) or 1-800-273 – talk (1-800-273-8255) for support.

Question 7

can consuming 102 mg of rat poison be fatal ?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: Depends specifically on the chemical in question. Many are very potent and some are combinations.

Question 8

is there any danger in keeping rat poison neer an air heater?

Accepted Answer

Be careful: Most important is to keep it where young children aren't going to find and eat it. The heat won't varporize it.

Question 9

how long does it take to die from rat poisoning (100 g of bromadiolone)?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: If you are concerned that you (or someone you know) has swallowed bromadiolone rat poison, see a doctor or seek emergency services immediately. It is a powerful anticoagulant similar to warfarin (coumadin) and can cause bleeding complications. There are antidotes available and you need to be monitored for complications.

Question 10

how long does it take to dies from rat poisoning ?(100 g of bromadioline)

Accepted Answer

I agree with Dr: Kozminski. If you are having
thoughts about killing yourself,  get seen at the nearest emergency room now. Have a friend or relative drive you or call 911 for emergency services for transport. You can call the National suicide hotlines 24/7 at 1-800-suicide (1-800-784-2433) or 1-800-273 – talk (1-800-273-8255) for support.

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Can consuming 100 g of rat poison (bromadiolone) be fatal?

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