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Acetaminophen and codeine overdose 02/10/2006
This poisoning is from taking an excessive amount of acetaminophen (Tylenol) with codeine.
Alternative Names: Tylenol # 3 overdose; Phenaphen with codeine overdose; Tylenol with codeine overdose
Poisonous Ingredient: Acetaminophen combined with codeine
Where Found: Acetaminophen with codeine is a prescription painkiller. It is commonly called Tylenol #3. The drug may be habit forming, which means it is a narcotic. Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
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Acetaminophen overdose 02/15/2005
Poisoning from an overdose of acetaminophen.
Alternative Names: Tylenol overdose; Paracetamol overdose
Poisonous Ingredient:
Where Found: Tylenol Anacin-3 Liquiprin Panadol Percocet Tempra Note: This list is not all inclusive. Commonly found dosage forms and strengths: Suppository: 120 mg, 125 mg, 325 mg, 650 mg Chewable tablets: 80 mg Junior tablets: 160 mg Regular strength: 325 mg Extra strength: 500 mg Liquid: 160 mg/ teaspoon Drops: 100 mg/mL, 120 mg/2.
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Acetomeroctol overdose 04/04/2006
Acetomeroctol overdose is poisoning from an overdose of acetomeroctol, an antiseptic.
Poisonous Ingredient: Mercury
Where Found: Acetomeroctol, an antiseptic mercurial (containing mercury and used to clean infections) Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms: No urine output Severe abdominal cramping Burning mouth pain Bloody diarrhea Increased thirst Metallic taste Excessive salivation Vomiting High blood pressure Low blood pressure Rapid heart beat Depression Shock Difficulty breathing
Home Treatment: Clean exposed skin with mild soap and water.
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Acetone poisoning 03/02/2006
This is poisoning from swallowing acetone.
Alternative Names: Dimethyl formaldehyde; Dimethyl ketone; Fingernail polish remover
Poisonous Ingredient: Acetone; Dimethyl formaldehyde; Dimethyl ketone
Where Found: Some cleaning agents Some lacquers Fingernail polish remover Rubber cement Some glues Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms: Body as a whole Acting as if drunk Increased need to urinate Low blood pressure Respiratory Difficulty breathing Slowed breathing rate Shortness of breath Bronchial irritation Gastrointestinal Nausea and/or vomiting May have fruity odor, or complain of sweet taste in mouth Abdominal pain Nervous system Stupor Drowsiness Coma
Home Treatment: DO NOT induce vomiting.
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Adrenergic bronchodilators overdose 02/13/2006
Adrenergic bronchodilators overdose is poisoning from inhaled medicines that help open up the air passages. Such medicines are used to treat asthma and chronic bronchitis.
Poisonous Ingredient: Albuterol Bitolterol Ephedrine Epinephrine Isoetharine Isoproterenol Metaproterenol Pirbuterol Racepinephrine Ritodrine Terbutaline Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Where Found: Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) Bitolterol (Tornalate) Ephedrine (Ephed II) Epinephrine (Adrenalin, AsthmaHaler, Bronitin Mist, Bronkaid Mist, Medihaler-Epi, Primatene Mist, EpiPen Auto-Injector, Sus-Phrine) Ethylnorepinephrine (Bronkephrine) Isoetharine (Arm-a-Med Isoetharine, Bronkometer, Bronkosol, Dey-Dose Isoetharine, Dispos-a-Med Isoetharine, Dey-Lute Isoetharine) Isoproterenol (Aerolone, Dey-Dose Isoproterenol, Dispos-a-Med Isoproterenol, Isuprel, Medihaler-Iso, Norisodrine Aerotrol, Vapo-Iso) Metaproterenol (Alupent, Arm-a-Med Metaproterenol, Dey-Dose Metaproterenol, Dey-Lute Metaproterenol, Metaprel) Pirbuterol (Maxair) Racepinephrine (AsthmaNefrin, Dey-Dose Racepinephrine, Vaponefrin) Terbutaline (Breathaire, Brethine, Bricanyl) Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
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After shaves 11/07/2004
Poisoning from ingestion of an after shave product.
Poisonous Ingredient: ethyl alcohol isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol) Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Where Found: various after shave products
Symptoms: for ethanol: body as a whole listing from side to side unable to walk in a normal manner slurred speech easily upset respiratory slowed respirations gastrointestinal vomiting vomitus containing blood abdominal pain heart and blood vessels low blood pressure nervous system stupor coma for isopropanol: body as a whole unresponsive reflexes incoordination respiratory slowed respirations gastrointestinal nausea and/or vomiting vomitus containing blood abdominal pain heart and blood vessels low blood pressure nervous system dizziness deep stupor or state of unconsciousness unresponsive to treatment coma
Home Treatment: If you suspect possible poisoning, call 1-800-222-1222 anywhere in the United States.
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Aloe 03/08/2006
This poisoning is from swallowing aloe.
Alternative Names: Skin and sunburn treatments
Poisonous Ingredient: Aloe Aloin
Where Found: Aloe is found in many different products, including some hand creams , burn medications, and cosmetics.
Symptoms: Breathing difficulty (from inhalation) Throat swelling (which may also cause breathing difficulty) Severe burning or pain in the throat , nose, eyes, ears, lips, or tongue Loss of vision Severe abdominal pain Vomiting Diarrhea Skin irritation Rash
Home Treatment: Stop using the product.
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Aminophylline overdose 04/04/2006
This is poisoning from swallowing a large amount of aminophylline or theophylline.
Alternative Names: Theophylline overdose; Xanthine overdose
Poisonous Ingredient: Aminophylline Theophylline
Where Found: Aminophylline Theophylline (Theo-Dur, Slo-Phyllin, Theolair, Slo-Bid) Various asthma medications Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms: Symptoms in adults may include: Gastrointestinal Increased appetite Nausea Vomiting (possibly with blood) Increased thirst Heart and blood Irregular heartbeat Low blood pressure High blood pressure Rapid heart rate Palpitations Low blood sugar Lungs Breathing difficulty Muscles and joints Muscle twitching and cramping Nervous system Convulsions Dizziness Irritability Psychosis Hallucinations (thinking something is there, but it's not) Trouble sleeping Confusion Headache Whole body Fever Restlessness Sweating Symptoms in babies may include: Gastrointestinal Nausea Vomiting Heart and blood Rapid heartbeat Irregular heartbeat Low blood pressure Shock Muscles and joints Muscle cramps Twitching Lungs Rapid, deep breathing Nervous system Tremors Convulsions
Home Treatment: Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by Poison Control or by a physician.
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Amitriptyline and Perphenazine overdose 03/18/2006
This is poisoning from taking an excessive amount of a drug that contains both amitriptylene and perphenazine. The medicine is sometimes prescribed for patients with depression, agitation, or anxiety. See also: Amitriptyline overdose
Alternative Names: Etrafon overdose; Triavil overdose; Triptazine overdose
Poisonous Ingredient: Amitriptyline and perphenazine
Where Found: Etrafon PMS-Levazine Triavil Triptazine Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
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Amitriptyline hydrochloride overdose 03/18/2006
This is poisoning from taking an excessive amount of amitriptyline hydrochloride, a tricyclic antidepressant.
Alternative Names: Elavil overdose; Adepril overdose; Endep overdose; Enovil overdose; Trepiline overdose
Poisonous Ingredient: Amitriptyline
Where Found: Amitriptyline hydrochloride is a prescription medication. Brands include: Adepril Amitid Amitril Elavil Emitrip Endep Enovil Trepiline Tryptanol Vanatrip Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
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