Hemoglobinotropic poison

The poison that converts hemoglobin into carboxyhemoglobin is called hemolytic poison or hemoglobinotropic poison. This poison destroys red blood cells, which leads to a rapid decrease in the amount of hemoglobin in the blood and the development of anemia.

Hemolytic poison can be either natural or artificial. Some natural venoms, such as snakebites, can cause hemolysis and damage to red blood cells. Man-made hemolytic poisons can be used as weapons or for medical purposes, such as in hemodialysis to remove excess urea from the blood.

One of the most well-known hemolytic poisons is hemotoxylin, which is used in medicine to treat certain blood diseases. Hemotoxylin causes rapid destruction of red blood cells, which leads to the release of hemoglobin and the formation of methemoglobin. Methemoglobin cannot carry oxygen, so this process leads to a decrease in oxygen levels in the blood, which can be useful in treating some diseases associated with oxygen deficiency.

There are also a number of other hemolytic poisons that can be used medicinally. For example, some antibiotics can cause the destruction of red blood cells and the formation of methemoglobin, which can lead to anemia with long-term use.

In general, hemolytic poisons are dangerous substances that can lead to serious consequences for human health and life. Therefore, it is necessary to take precautions when working with them and avoid their accidental entry into the body.

The hemoglobinotropic venom converts blood hemoglobin into methemoglobin or carboxyhemoline compounds. It is a chemical agent that performs a detoxification function by cleansing the blood and tissues through a special membrane of the brain.