Amilon overdose

Alternative names

Antihistamine; Phenindamine; Fenaclor; Nolamine; Norphenamine; Prophamine

Definition

This poisoning is from an overdose of phenindamine.

Poisonous Ingredient

Phenindamine

Where Found

• Nolahist
  
• Amilon
  
• Fenaclor
  
• Nolamine
  
• Norphenamine
  
• Prophamine
  

Symptoms

• Body as a whole
  o Unsteadiness
  o Tremor
  o Convulsions
  o Fever
  o Flushed skin
  
• Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  o Dilated pupils
  
• Heart and blood vessels
  o Rapid heartbeat
  
• Nervous system
  o Depression
  o Excitation
  o Drowsiness
  o Nervousness
  o Hallucinations
  o Disorientation
  o Delirium
  

Home Treatment

Seek medical care immediately. Call Poison Control. Do not induce vomiting.

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
See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.

What to expect at the emergency room

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

• For swallowed poison
  o Placement of a tube down the nose and into the stomach (a nasogastric tube, or an NG tube) to wash out the stomach (gastric lavage)
  o Activated charcoal administrationo Endoscopy - the placement of a camera down the throat to see the extent of burns to the esophagus and the stomacho Give IV fluidso Admission to the hospitalo Give an antidoteo Treat the symptoms