Compazine overdose

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Compazine overdose

Definition:

Compazine overdose is poisoning from an overdose of Compazine.

Alternative Names:

Prochlorperazine

Poisonous Ingredient:

Prochlorperazine

Where Found:

Compazine

Symptoms:

Body as a whole
- Dry mouth
- Hypothermia (body temperature is lower than normal)
- Incoordination
- Fever
- Tremor
- Inability to completely empty the bladder
- Weakness
- Difficulty swallowing
- Drooling
- Convulsions
- Stiff muscles in neck, face, or back
- Alteration of menstrual patterns
- Muscle spasms
Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Nasal congestion
- Blurred vision
Skin
- Rash
Gastrointestinal
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Loss of appetite
Heart and blood vessels
- Low blood pressure (severe)
- Rapid heartbeat
Nervous system
- Drowsiness
- Coma
- Disorientation

Home Treatment:

Discontinue the use of medication when sore throat, yellow eyes or skin, fever, or other symptoms appear.

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:

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

Expectations (prognosis):

Recovery depends on the nature of the damage done by the overdose. Survival past 2 days is usually a good sign.

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