Anorexia remedies

Cytotoxicity of methylamine [45], kidney liver and myocardial damage due to ethylamine [46], hepatosplenomegaly and eosinophilia due to aniline [47], euphoria, dyspnea, teratogenicity, renal failure, hematuria, proteinurea, anorexia and methanoglobinemia due to a-naphthylamine and diphenylamine have been reported in the literature [48-54]. Therefore the remediation and mineralization of amines is... 

A 58-year-old man developed nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and weight loss (3). He had taken germanium lactate citrate, illegally purchased in a pharmacy, recommended as a natural antioxidant, anticancer, and immunostimula-tory remedy. He took a total dose of 426 g orally over... 

Ipecacuanha is an extract of the root of Psychotria ipecacuanha, also known as Cephaelis ipecacuanha, a member of the Rubiaceae. It contains the emetic alkaloids cephaehne and emetine. It has often been used as a home remedy for various purposes, and not only as an emetic. It is a traditional ingredient of some expectorants, since expectoration often accompanies vomiting. Misuse of ipecacuanha by patients with anorexia nervosa and bulimia has resulted in severe myopathy, lethargy, eiythema, dysphagia, cardiotoxi-city, and even death. Use in infancy generally seems safe. 

Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances, and the cardiac effects seen in acute toxicity may be seen. In chronic exposures, patients may not demonstrate the classic finding of hyperkalemia, which is frequently seen in acute exposures. Decreased renal function may interfere with clearance of the glycosides. Patients may be more sensitive to the effects of their squill remedies if they are on medication that also slows AV conduction such as quinine, beta blockers, or calcium channel blockers. 

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