This guide should not be construed to authorize emergency personnel to perform the procedures or activities indicated or implied. Care of persons exposed to toxic chemicals must be directed by a physician or other recognized authority. Uses - Chemotherapy, turf disease control, plant growth regulation, fungicide.
Caution is advised.
Signs and symptoms of acute exposure to cycloheximide may include increased salivation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and dark, bloodstained stools. Central nervous system excitement, including tremor, may be noted. Liver and kidney damage, coma, and cardiovascular collapse are also possible. Acute exposure to cycloheximide may require decontamination and life support for the victims. Emergency personnel should wear protective clothing appropriate to the type and degree of contamination.