| Definition: |
This is poisoning from ingestion of a calcium antagonist.
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| Poisonous Ingredient: |
any of the following- amlodipine
- bepridil
- diltiazem
- felodipine
- isradipine
- nicardipine
- nifedipine
- nimodipine
- verapamil
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
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| Where Found: |
- amlodipine (Norvasc)
- bepridil (Vascor)
- diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor)
- felodipine (Plendil)
- isradipine (DynaCirc)
- nicardipine (Cardene)
- nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia)
- nimodipine (Nimotop)
- verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan)
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
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| Symptoms: |
- body as a whole
- gastrointestinal
- heart and blood vessels
- respiratory
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| Home Treatment: |
Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by Poison Control or a health professional.
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| Before Calling Emergency: |
Determine the following information:- the patient's age, weight, and condition
- the name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)
- the time it was swallowed
- the amount swallowed
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| Poison Control, or a local emergency number: |
They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.
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| What to expect at the emergency room: |
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:
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| Expectations (prognosis): |
The prognosis (probable outcome):
Death is not the usual outcome of calcium antagonist poisoning, although some deaths have occurred. Patients with heart beat or blood pressure changes usually require hospitalization.
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