Fenoprofen calcium overdose

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Fenoprofen calcium overdose

Definition:

Poisoning from overdose of Nalfon.

Alternative Names:

Nalfon

Poisonous Ingredient:

fenoprofen

Where Found:

Nalfon - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication

Symptoms:

body as a whole
- unsteadiness
respiratory
- slow, labored breathing
eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- ringing in the ears
- blurred vision
skin
- rash
gastrointestinal
- nausea and/or vomiting
- diarrhea
- stomach pain
- possible bleeding in the stomach and intestinal areas
heart and blood vessels
- increased heart rate
nervous system
- severe headache
- agitation
- incoherence (not understandable)
- confusion
- coma
- drowsiness
- convulsions
- movement disorder

Home Treatment:

Call Poison Control.

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
if the medication was prescribed for the patient

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.

What to expect at the emergency room:

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

Induce emesis.
Use gastric lavage.
Administer activated charcoal.
Administer a laxative.
Treat the symptoms.

Expectations (prognosis):

Recovery depends on the extent of kidney damage. Early intervention increases the chance for a full recovery.

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