Contraindications Alcohol consumption may increase harmful effects of absorbed sodium ethyl xanthate. Pre-existing conditions which may be aggravated by exposure to carbon disulfide vapour include asthma or other respiratory disease, cardiovascular and neuropsychic disorders and vitamin B6 deficiency. Avoid exposure to carbon disulfide during pregnancy. ADVICE TO DOCTOR Treat symptomatically. No specific antidote. Treatments that have been used in acute carbon disulfide poisoning include: activated charcoal, sodium bicarbonate solution and gastric lavage. Intravenous administration of urea and vitamin B6 have also been recommended.
Contraindications Alcohol consumption may increase harmful effects of absorbed sodium ethyl xanthate. Pre-existing conditions which may be aggravated by exposure to carbon disulfide vapour include asthma or other respiratory disease, cardiovascular and neuropsychic disorders and vitamin B6 deficiency. Avoid exposure to carbon disulfide during pregnancy. ADVICE TO DOCTOR Treat symptomatically. No specific antidote. Treatments that have been used in acute carbon disulfide poisoning include: activated charcoal, sodium bicarbonate solution and gastric lavage. Intravenous administration of urea and vitamin B6 have also been recommended.
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