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M Mustafa

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Haemotoxicity to chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) by technical and formulation grades of some phosphoric and synthetic pyrethroid esters.

Acute toxicity was studied by administering an encapsulated single dose to chickens (G.g. domesticus) and observing them for 21 days. Azodrin-71 (Tech.) was found to be extremely toxic, whereas Cypermethrin-92 (Tech.), Cypermethrin-25 EC and Permasect-25 EC (Form.) were practically non-toxic based on LD50 value determinations. Sub-acute oral haemotoxicity of technical and formulation grades of these insecticides was also studied by administering encapsulated low, medium and high daily doses for 21 days to chickens and recording clinical symptoms, mortality and haematological parameters pre and post-dosing. Clinically high doses of Azodrin-71 (Tech.) caused tremors and ataxia among chicks on the 10th day after dosing. Synthetic pyrethroids caused slight tremours in the whole body accompanied by salivation. In general, hyperactivity to external stimuli and loss of appetite and body weight were also observed. With sub-acute oral doses, Permasect-25 EC (Form.) more potently affected haemoglobin (Hb), red cell (RBC) counts and chloride level. Cypermethrin-92 (Tech.) was most potent towards thrombocytes and clotting time. Azodrin-71 (Tech.) was more potent to white cell (WBC) counts and serum protein level. The present Haematological studies have disclosed the possible reaction of blood and blood forming organs to these insecticides.

Animals↗

Neonatal limb gangrene and renal vein thrombosis. Case report with review of literature.

A 3-day-old male infant born to a non-diabetic mother was admitted to the University Hospital with gangrene of the right forearm and some gangrenous patches of the left forearm. This was associated with left renal vein thrombosis. Screening tests for coagulation disorders gave normal results. The gangrenous right forearm was amputated and subsequently grafted. The skin lesions of the left forearm were successfully grafted. The renal system recovered well on supportive measures. The course of hospitalization and subsequent follow-up assessment at 3 months of age were satisfactory.

Forearm↗

Effect of dermal application of phosphamidon-92 (technical) on different tissues and hematobiochemical parameters in albino rat.

The histological disturbances occurring from the dermal application of low, medium, and high doses of phosphamidon-92 (technical) to rats as observed by light microscope and analysis of hematobiochemical parameters of blood are presented. Groups of 10 male and 10 female albino rats (Wistar strain) were treated with the test material at dose levels of 0.48 (low), 2.2 (medium), and 3.98 (high) mg/kg X d for 3 wk, followed by a 2-wk observation period. During application, a reduction in food intake and in body weight was recorded with all three treatments. However, gain in body weight and food intake resumed during the observation period and was marked with the high-dose treatment only. Symptoms like hypersalivation and frothing were noticed in both the sexes, as well as a relative decrease in liver weight and gross pathological alterations on microscopical examination of skin, lung, kidney, and testis; significant alterations in some hematobiochemical parameters of blood were observed.

Acetylcholine↗

Pheochromocytoma presenting with Prinzmetal's angina.

A patient with a pheochromocytoma presented with profound hypertension and the clinical syndrome of coronary artery spasm after the initiation of beta blockade therapy. It is postulated that intense unopposed alpha receptor stimulation can precipitate coronary artery spasm in susceptible persons with this tumor.

Adrenal Gland Neoplasms↗

Effects of a new phosphorothionate (RPR-V) on ATPases and acetylcholinesterase in rat brain by subchronic dosing.

The effect of a new phosphorothionate, the ethyl ester of 2-butenoic acid 3-diethoxy phosphinothioyl (RPR-V) synthesized at the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad was studied using peroral doses of 0.033, 0.066 and 0.099 mg kg(-1) in male and female rats daily over 90 days. This repeated administration of RPR-V caused significant inhibition of acetylcholinesterase, Na+-K+, Mg2+ and Ca2+-ATPases in the brain of male and female rats when measured after 45 and 90 days of treatment. The effects of the low dose were generally not statistically significant, whereas medium and high doses caused significant effects. Females were more susceptible with regard to brain AChE, but the reverse was seen with Mg2+-ATPase, suggesting sexual dimorphism. Enzyme recoveries were seen 28 days after the final dose. Since RPR-V not only inhibited AChE but also ATPases, it is possible that both synaptic transmission and nerve conduction were affected.

Acetylcholinesterase↗