TOLUENE TOXICOLOGY - ABUSE ASPECTS

被引:3
作者
FORSTER, LMK
TANNHAUSER, M
TANNHAUSER, SL
机构
来源
REVISTA DE SAUDE PUBLICA | 1994年 / 28卷 / 02期
关键词
TOLUENE; TOXICITY; OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE; SUBSTANCE ABUSE;
D O I
10.1590/S0034-89101994000200011
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
Toluene, present in many industrial and domestic products, is the main solvent involved in solvent abuse 2nd occupational exposure. The main problem in studying toluene-related pathologies is the fact that it is frequently combined with other substances. This review focuses on its Potential toxicity. The following subjects are discussed. pharmacologic parameters; physico-chemical features; exposure; clinical trials; experimental research; diagnosis; tolerance and dependence; acute and chronic effects; neurotoxicity; teratogenicity; psychiatric disorders; carcinogenicity; and treatment. It is concluded that is important more research on larger population samples with a view to better definition of the consequences of chronic use should be undertaken.
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页码:167 / 172
页数:6
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