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Tolmetin poisoning

Definition

This is poisoning from an overdose of tolmetin.

Alternative Names

Tolectin

Poisonous Ingredient

Tolmetin

Where Found

  • Tolectin
  • Novo-tolmetin

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms

Home Treatment

Seek immediate medical attention and call Poison Control. Standard procedure is to make the person throw up, UNLESS the patient is unconscious or having convulsions. Confirm this with Poison Control.

Before Calling Emergency

Determine the following information:

  • Patient's age, weight, and condition
  • Name of the product (as well as the ingredients and strength, if known)
  • Time it was swallowed
  • 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 emergency room.

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:

  • Fluids
  • Medicines to treat symptoms
  • Activated charcoal
  • Laxative
  • A nasogastric (NG) tube thru the nose into the stomach to empty the stomach (gastric lavage)   
  • Artificial respiration

Expectations (prognosis)

Recovery is very likely.

Review Date: 2006-02-10
Reviewed By: Janeen R. Azare, PhD, MSPH, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-KetteringCancer Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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