Butazolidin overdose

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Butazolidin overdose

Definition:

Butazolidin overdose is poisoning from an overdose of butazolidin, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID).

Poisonous Ingredient:

Phenylbutazone

Where Found:

Azolid
Butazolidin
Butatab
Butazone

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms:

Body as a whole
- Unsteadiness
- Swelling of lower legs, ankles, or feet
- Blood in urine
- Decreased amount of urine
Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Ringing in the ears
- Blurred vision
Skin
- Rash
Gastrointestinal
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Possible bleeding in the stomach and intestinal areas
Heart and blood vessels
- Low blood pressure
Nervous system
- Severe headache
- Agitation
- Incoherence (not understandable)
- Confusion
- Convulsions
- Coma
- Drowsiness

Home Treatment:

Contact Poison Control to verify the correct treatment.

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
If the medication was prescribed for the patient

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:

Inducing vomiting
Administering activated charcoal
Administering a laxative
Treating the symptoms

Expectations (prognosis):

Recovery is very likely.

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