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==Toxicity by System==
==Toxicity by System==
*Additives can be classified by their effect on various organ systems
*Additives can be classified by their effect on various organ systems
===Cardiovascular===
===Cardiovascular===
*Chlorobutanol
*Chlorobutanol
*Propylene glycol
*Propylene glycol
===Gastrointestinal===
===Gastrointestinal===
*Sorbitol
*Sorbitol
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*Chlorobutanol
*Chlorobutanol
*Propylene glycol
*Propylene glycol
===Ophthalmic===
===Ophthalmic===
*Benzalkonium chloride
*Benzalkonium chloride
*Chlorobutanol
*Chlorobutanol
===Renal===
===Renal===
*Polyethylene glycol
*Polyethylene glycol
*Propylene glycol
*Propylene glycol
==See Also==


==External Links==
==External Links==


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Toxicology]]
[[Category:Toxicology]]

Revision as of 22:07, 1 March 2023

Background

  • Many additives, or excipients are "non active" components of many medications but have potential adverse effects

Toxicity by System

  • Additives can be classified by their effect on various organ systems

Cardiovascular

  • Chlorobutanol
  • Propylene glycol

Gastrointestinal

  • Sorbitol
  • Neurologic
  • Benzyl alcohol
  • Chlorobutanol
  • Propylene glycol

Ophthalmic

  • Benzalkonium chloride
  • Chlorobutanol

Renal

  • Polyethylene glycol
  • Propylene glycol

See Also

External Links

References