VPT 421: Veterinary Toxicology (2+0)

TOXICOKINETICS

• Carbamates are absorbed through skin, lungs and gastointestinal tract.
• They are widely distributed in the body and are rapidly metabolised.
• Sulphate conjugation and glucuronide conjugation occur.
• Excreted in urine, faeces and milk.
• Carbamates are less toxic to warm blooded animals.