An Overview of TOXICOLOGY

The scope of toxicology widened tremendously during the last few years. An important development in this discipline is mandatory because of the expansion of different industrial, medical, environmental, animal and plant noxious substances. So, toxicology has got special attention to the deleterious effects of chemicals and physical agents on all living systems. Toxicology can be an independent descriptive, empiric discipline to the fact of difficulty in diagnosis, controversial management and unknown end points. Many lethal exposures deserve early diagnosis & management before the confirmatory evidences. This lecture notes on toxicology is primary inspiring for undergraduate laboratory technology students who participate in the care of poisoned patients. However, other health professionals whose carriers involve related aspects can find it relevant. The outline format of the book allows for particular rapid review of essential information. The book opens with a guiding list of introduction & end up with glossary to challenge the readers about the subject matter.