Ketoprofen overdose

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Ketoprofen overdose

Definition:

Poisoning from an overdose of Orudis, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory.

Alternative Names:

Orudis; Actron

Poisonous Ingredient:

ketoprofen

Where Found:

Orudis

Symptoms:

body as a whole
- unsteadiness
- leg swelling (lower legs, ankles, and/or feet)
- convulsions
heart and blood vessels
- low blood pressure
- circulatory collapse
respiratory
- wheezing
eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- ringing in the ears
- blurred vision
skin
- rash
gastrointestinal
- nausea and vomiting
- diarrhea
- stomach pain
- possible loss of blood in the stomach and intestinal areas
nervous system
- headache
- agitation
- incoherence (not understandable)
- confusion
- coma
- drowsiness

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 drug was prescribed for the patient

Poison Control, or a local emergency number:

They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the person 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.
Administer activated charcoal.
Administer a laxative.
Treat the symptoms.

Expectations (prognosis):

Recovery is very likely if the acidification of the blood can be neutralized and maintained near normal levels.

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