Roundup grass and weed killer

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Roundup grass and weed killer

Definition:

Poisoning caused by an overdose of Roundup.

Alternative Names:

Roundup grass and weed killer; Weedoff

Poisonous Ingredient:

glyphosate

Where Found:

Roundup
Bronco
Glifonox
Kleen-up
Rodeo
Weedoff

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms:

body as a whole
- weakness
respiratory
- difficulty breathing
heart and blood vessels
- low blood pressure
eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- irritation of mouth and throat
- tearing, increased
skin
- irritation
- cyanosis (blue lips or fingernails - rare)
gastrointestinal
- nausea and vomiting
- vomiting blood
- abdominal cramps
- diarrhea
nervous system
- headache
- anxiety
- dizziness
- coma
- drowsiness

Home Treatment:

If the product is on the skin, wash the area thoroughly for at least 15 minutes.

DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Call Poison Control Center for appropriate treatment instructions.

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

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:

Wash areas of skin exposed to the insecticide.
Use gastric lavage.
May dilute with water or milk.
Treat the symptoms.

Expectations (prognosis):

Continued improvement of symptoms over the first 4 to 6 hours under proper medical care, usually indicates that recovery will occur.

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