Brompheniramine overdose

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Brompheniramine overdose

Definition:

Brompheniramine poisoning is an overdose of brompheniramine, an antihistamine.

Poisonous Ingredient:

Brompheniramine
Brompheniramine maleate

Where Found:

Dimetane
Dimetapp
Bromphen
Chlorphed

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms:

Body as a whole
- Unsteadiness
- Dry mouth
- Tremor
- Convulsions
- Fever
- Flushed skin
Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Blurred vision
- Dilated pupils
Heart and blood vessels
- Rapid heartbeat
- Increased blood pressure
Nervous system
- Coma
- Agitation
- Drowsiness
- Nervousness
- Hallucinations
- Disorientation
- Delirium

Home Treatment:

DO NOT induce vomiting.

Before Calling Emergency:

Determine the following information:

Patient's age, weight, and condition
The name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)
When it was swallowed
The amount swallowed

Poison Control, or a local emergency number:

Call Poison Control or your 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. If possible, take the container with you to the emergency room.

What to expect at the emergency room:

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

Emptying stomach (gastric lavage)
Administering activated charcoal
Administering a laxative
Treating the symptoms

Expectations (prognosis):

If the patient survives the first 24 hours, chances of survival are good. Few patients actually die from an antihistamine overdose.

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