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    Butazolidin overdose

    Definition

    Butazolidin overdose is poisoning from taking a large amount of butazolidin, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

    Poisonous Ingredient

    Phenylbutazone

    Where Found

    • Azolid
    • Butazolidin
    • Butatab
    • Butazone
    Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

    Symptoms

    • Arms and legs
      • Swelling of lower legs, ankles, or feet
    • Bladder and kidneys
    • Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
    • Skin
      • Rash
      • Blisters
    • 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
      • Unsteadiness

    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

    The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.

    This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the U.S. use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.

    See National Poison Control center.

    What to Expect at the Emergency Room

    The health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. The patient may receive:

    • EKG (electrocardiogram)
    • Medicines to treat symptoms
    • Methods to make the person throw up
    • Activated charcoal
    • Laxative

    Outlook (Prognosis)

    Recovery is very likely.


    Review Date: 2/28/2006
    Reviewed By: Stephen C Acosta, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, OR. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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