Ricin (cont.)
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Medications
Antibiotics serve no role in the treatment of ricin poisoning.
- Medications may be given to treat seizures and low blood pressure that are sometimes associated with exposure to ricin.
- In the case of ricin exposure by injection, antibiotics may serve to prevent infection. A tetanus immunization may also be given as a precautionary measure.
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Ricin is a potent toxin that has potential to be used as an agent of biological warfare and as a weapon of mass destruction (WMD).
