Antifreeze

Definition

Poisoning caused by ingestion of antifreeze.

Poisonous Ingredient

• ethylene glycol
  
• methanol
  

Where Found

• various antifreezes
  

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms

for ethylene glycol:

• body as a whole
  o no urine output
  o blood in urine
  o weakness
  o fatigue
  o Convulsions
  
• respiratory
  o Rapid breathing
  
• skin
  o blue lips and fingernails
  
• gastrointestinal
  o nausea and/or Vomiting
  
• heart and blood vessels
  o rapid heartbeat
  o Low Blood pressure
  
• nervous system
  o headache
  o stupor
  o unconsciousness
  o slurred speech
  o unsteady gait
  

for methanol:

• body as a whole
  o weakness
  o leg cramps
  o Convulsions
  
• respiratory
  o rapid, shallow breathing
  o stop breathing
  
• eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  o blurred vision
  o Blindness
  o skin
  o blue lips and fingernails
  
• gastrointestinal
  o nausea and/or Vomiting
  
• heart and blood vessels
  o drop in blood pressure
  
• nervous system
  o coma
  o fatigue
  o headache
  o dizziness
  

Home Treatment

There are no home treatments. Use standard first-aid and CPR for signs of shock or cardiac arrest. Call your local Poison Control Center or 911 for further assistance.