Poison Information & Clinical Toxicology
Evidence-based toxicology information, risk assessment and clinical consultation to support healthcare professionals in the management of poisoning and toxic exposures.
Poison Control Centre
24×7 Poison Information & Clinical Toxicology Support
Department of Toxicovigilance & Poison Control Centre
The Department of Toxicovigilance and Poison Information Centre at IQRAA International Hospital & Research Centre, Kozhikode, was established in September 2025 to strengthen access to evidence-based poison information, clinical toxicology, toxicovigilance, education and research in the Malabar region.
The department functions as a hospital-based multidisciplinary service under the guidance of the Chief of Medical Staff (CMS), with day-to-day operations led by Clinical Pharmacists in collaboration with Emergency Physicians, Intensivists, General Medicine Specialists, Pediatricians and other relevant healthcare professionals.
The 24×7 Poison Information Centre provides timely toxicological information and clinical consultation for poisoning, overdose, envenomation and other toxic exposures. Queries are addressed using established toxicology resources, including TOXBASE, clinical guidelines and scientific literature.
Our Services
Toxicovigilance
Systematic documentation and review of poisoning cases to identify trends, emerging hazards, preventable risks and opportunities for improving patient safety.
Education & Training
Toxicology teaching, case-based learning, clinical updates, workshops and professional training programmes.
Research & Academic Activities
Research and evidence generation in clinical toxicology, poisoning prevention, toxicovigilance and poison information services.
Community Toxicology
Public awareness and outreach initiatives promoting poisoning prevention, safe practices and appropriate responses to toxic exposures.
Clinical Toxicology
The department supports the management of a broad range of toxicological emergencies, including:
Medication overdose
Pesticide poisoning
Household and industrial chemical exposures
Toxic alcohol poisoning
Snakebite and other envenomation
Pediatric poisoning
Toxic plants and food-related exposures
Unknown or unidentified toxic substances
The PIC works alongside treating teams to support risk assessment, treatment planning, monitoring and toxicology follow-up, with recommendations informed by established toxicology resources and current evidence.
Academic & Professional Activities
The department promotes continuous learning and professional development through internal training programmes, toxicology sessions, journal discussions, workshops and case-based learning.
Toxicovigilance & Research
Through systematic case documentation and review, the department works towards understanding local poisoning patterns, emerging toxic exposures and preventable risks.
The department also seeks to develop collaborations with academic institutions, healthcare centres, laboratories and national and international toxicology networks.
Key areas of interest
- Poisoning surveillance and clinical outcomes
- Toxicovigilance
- Emerging toxic exposures
- Poison information services
- Poisoning prevention
- Clinical management and quality improvement
- Clinical toxicology research
Our Mission
- Provide 24×7 poison information and clinical toxicology support.
- Promote evidence-based and timely management of poisoning and toxic exposures.
- Strengthen toxicovigilance, surveillance and poisoning prevention in the region.
- Build capacity through education, professional training and clinical learning.
- Generate evidence through research and academic collaboration.
- Develop partnerships with healthcare institutions, laboratories, poison centres and public health stakeholders.
- Progressively strengthen analytical toxicology capabilities to support clinical care, surveillance and research.
Our Vision
To develop a regional centre of excellence in clinical toxicology integrating poison information, clinical consultation, toxicovigilance, education, research and analytical toxicology support.
Contact Us
For healthcare professionals and public seeking information or clinical consultation regarding suspected poisoning, overdose, envenomation or other toxic exposures.
Department of Toxicovigilance & Poison Control Centre
IQRAA International Hospital & Research Centre
Kozhikode, Kerala, India