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Butazolidin overdose

Definition

Butazolidin is a a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Butazolidin overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.

Poisonous Ingredient

Phenylbutazone

Where Found

• Azolid
• Butatab
• Butazolidin
• Butazone

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

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
  • Blurred vision
  • Ringing in the ears
• Heart and blood vessels
  • Low blood pressure
• Nervous system
  • Agitation
  • Coma
  • Confusion
  • Convulsions
  • Drowsiness
  • Incoherence (not understandable)
  • Severe headache
  • Unsteadiness
• Skin
  • Blisters
  • Rash
• Stomach and intestines
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea and vomiting, possible with blood
  • Stomach pain

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

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

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

Outlook (Prognosis)

Recovery is very likely.

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