Condition
Aspirin overdose
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 28 December 20041 min read
Key points
- Home Treatment Contact Poison Control to get appropriate treatment information.
- Poison Control, or a local emergency number They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital.
- Expectations (prognosis) The prognosis (probable outcome) depends on the blood level of salicylates found.
- See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses.
Alternative names
Aspergum; Bufferin; Ecotrin; Empirin; Synalgos; ZORprin
Definition
This is poisoning from an overdose of aspirin.
Poisonous Ingredient
- aspirin
Where Found
- aspirin
- Ecotrin
- Anacin caplets and tablets
- Alka Seltzer
- Bufferin
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms
- body as a whole
- hyperactivity
- fever
- convulsions
- collapse
- hyperactivity
- heart and blood vessels
- low blood pressure
- rapid heart rate
- low blood pressure
- respiratory
- rapid breathing
- stop breathing
- wheezing
- rapid breathing
- eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- ringing in the ears
- deafness
- ringing in the ears
- gastrointestinal
- nausea and vomiting
- dry mouth
- bleeding
- nausea and vomiting
- nervous system
- dizziness
- hallucinations
- drowsiness
- dizziness
Home Treatment
Contact Poison Control to get appropriate treatment information.
Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following information:
- the patient's age, weight, and condition
- the name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)
- the time it was swallowed
Written and revised by
Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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