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Besides vomiting how does one remove poison ingested?
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Charcoal, dialysis: Using self induced vomiting should be done with caution. Gastric lavage, chelation therapy, i.e. Using agents, which may bind to the poison and remove it. Activated charcoal is also used. Sometimes, specific antidotes for that particular poison, may help. Dialysis, may be used in cases of lithium toxicity. Acidification or alkanization of urine also helps to get rid of poison. Treatment is specifi.
Answered 3/26/2013
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