Cadmium

Drug Name : Cadmium
Indications : Cadmium toxic metal is used in industry in alloys & metal platings
Physiology : Inhalation of cadmium fumes produces an acute pneumonitis. Long term exposure may lead to emphysmea.
Normal Values : Non smokers: <1µg/L (8.9 nmol/L)
Critical Values : > 10 µg/L (88.97 micromole/L)
Test Method : Atomic absorption spectrophotometry (AA)
Interpretation : Inhalation of cadmium fumes causes acute pneumonitis. Long term exposure - emphysema
Side effects : Increased cadmium may cause hypertension & prostatic cancer.
Related Drugs : Heavy metal screen