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Agad Tantra evam Vidhi Vaidyaka · Paper I · Topic 5

Visha Upadrava and diseases caused due to exposure to Visha/poisons

SubjectAgad Tantra evam Vidhi Vaidyaka (AyUG-AT) PaperPaper I Topic No.Topic 5 TermI Weightage12 marks (topics 4–5 together) Hours4 LH · 2 NLH Topic ID2/agad-tantra/1-5

Exam eligibility

✓ MCQ✓ SAQ✕ LAQ

This topic can be asked as MCQ, SAQ; LAQ should not be asked.

Syllabus – subtopics

  1. 5.1Visha upadrava
  2. 5.2Drug-induced toxicity
  3. 5.3Occupational hazards
  4. 5.4Allergic manifestations
  5. 5.5Endocrine disrupters

Learning objectives

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

  • Describe visha upadrava.
  • Define drug induced toxicity and discuss its Agada Tantra perspective.
  • Discuss the application of principles of Agada Tantra in drug induced hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity.
  • Discuss various occupational poisons and their health hazards.
  • Discuss the application of principles of Agada Tantra in occupational diseases caused due to pollution, paints, pesticides, fertilizer and other chemicals.
  • Define and discuss allergy, types of allergens and its understanding as per Ayurveda.
  • Discuss the application of the treatment principles of Agada Tantra in various allergic manifestations.
  • Define and enlist endocrine disruptors and discuss its Agada Tantra perspectives.

Notes

Detailed notes for Visha Upadrava and diseases caused due to exposure to Visha/poisons are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.