👉 In the context of medicine, an autotoxic drug is a medication that causes severe harm to an organism's tissues or organs if it is ingested. This can happen through various mechanisms such as poisoning by ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact. The term 'autotoxic' comes from the Latin word 'autos', meaning 'alone,' and 'toxic,' which implies that the drug has a strong effect on an organism's tissues without causing any harm. Autotoxic drugs are sometimes referred to