Nonetheless, because it can have serious adverse effects, researchers have also pursued development of less toxic analogues, such as succimer. It is also used as an antidote to the chemical weapon Lewisite. Medical uses ĭimercaprol has long been the mainstay of chelation therapy for lead or arsenic poisoning, and it is an essential drug. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It has a very pungent odor.ĭimercaprol was first made during World War II. Dimercaprol is a chelator and works by binding with heavy metals. It is unclear if use in pregnancy is safe for the baby. It is not recommended for people with peanut allergies as it is typically formulated as a suspension in peanut oil. Ĭommon side effects include high blood pressure, pain at the site of the injection, vomiting, and fever. It may also be used for antimony, thallium, or bismuth poisoning, although the evidence for those uses is not very strong. There is no known antidote.Dimercaprol, also called British anti-Lewisite ( BAL), is a medication used to treat acute poisoning by arsenic, mercury, gold, and lead. Puffer fish contain the neurotoxin tetrodotoxin, which is far more of a potent poison than arsenic or cyanide.
It is also a popular delicacy in Japan where it is called fugu. Despite that, the exotic fish dish is eaten as a delicacy in many Asian countries. Puffer fish are among some of the most poisonous seafood in the world. "People are asked to always be careful when choosing their type of food, especially if it has known risks," he said. He said that until today, there have been no new reports related to the puffer fish poisoning. Ling said the Kluang and Batu Pahat district health offices have taken samples of the fish from customers who had bought them from related sellers to be sent to a laboratory for analysis. "Apart from the couple, the other customers have not eaten their puffer fish yet,” he said. "A total of 15 kilogrammes of the puffer fish were sold to four customers in Chamek and Paloh, incliding one in Yong Peng on that day.
He said puffer fish sellers from Batu Pahat will deliver to customers based on orders through their Facebook. Ling said further investigations found that the fish was obtained from fishermen in Endau, before being taken by wholesalers to be sold in Batu Pahat. It is understood that it was the couple’s first time consuming puffer fish. He said after the couple received the fish on Saturday, they prepared and fried it for lunch. Ling, who is also the Yong Peng assemblyman, said checks revealed that the couple had obtained a supply of puffer fish from a seller after pre-ordering it through Facebook. "The husband was receiving treatment at the hospital’s emergency unit at 5pm, but his wife was pronounced dead at 7pm,” said Ling on his Facebook today.
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