Novoxapin
Key points
- 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 amount swallowed and the time before appropriate therapy is initiated usually determine the final outcome.
- See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses.
- Take the container with you to the emergency room.
Alternative names
Adapin; Doxepin overdose; Sinequan; Triadapin
Definition
This is poisoning from an overdose of Doxepin.
Poisonous Ingredient
Doxepin
Where Found
- Sinequan
- Adapin
- Co-Dax
- Novoxapin
- Triadapin
This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms
- Body as a whole
o Dry mouth
o Urinary hesitancy
o Muscle rigidity
o Convulsions
o Shock
o Incoordination - Respiratory
o Breathing slowed and labored - Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
o Blurred vision
o Photosensitivity
o Ringing in the ears - Gastrointestinal
o Vomiting
o Nausea
o Constipation
o Unpleasant taste - Heart and blood vessels
o Irregular heartbeat
o Low blood pressure - Nervous system
o Drowsiness
o Headache
o Confusion
o Stupor
o Coma
o Agitation
o Restlessness
Home Treatment
Call Poison Control.
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
- the amount swallowed
- if the medication was prescribed for the patient
Poison Control, or a local emergency number
They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. 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
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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