Piroxicam overdose

Definition

Piroxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain and swelling. Piroxicam overdose occurs when someone takes too much of this drug.

Alternative Names

Feldene overdose

Poisonous Ingredient

Piroxicam

Where Found

Piroxicam is also sold under the brand name Feldene.

Symptoms

• Lungs
  • Slow, labored breathing
  • Rapid breathing
  • Wheezing
• Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Blurred vision
• Skin
  • Rash
• Stomach and intestines
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain (possible bleeding in the stomach and intestines)
  • Vomiting
• Nervous system
  • Agitation
  • Coma
  • Confusion
  • Convulsions
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache (severe)
  • Incoherence (not understandable)
  • Movement disorder
  • Unsteadiness

Before Calling Emergency

Determine the following information:

• The patient's age, weight, and condition
• Name of product (as well as the ingredients and strength 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

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 United States 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: Poison control center - emergency number

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. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. The patient may receive:

• Activated charcoal
• Laxative
• Tube thru the nose into the stomach to empty the stomach (gastric lavage)

Expectations (prognosis)

Recovery is likely.