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

Symptoms

• Arms and legs
  • Swelling of lower legs, ankles, or feet
• Bladder and kidneys
  • Blood in urine
  • Decreased amount of urine
• Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Blurred vision
• 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

Poison Control, or a local emergency number

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

Expectations (prognosis)

Recovery is very likely.