Phenylbutazone overdose

Definition

Poisoning from an overdose of phenylbutazone.

Poisonous Ingredient

Phenylbutazone

Where Found

• Butazolidin
  
• Azolid
  

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms

• Body as a whole
  o Unsteadiness
  
• Respiratory
  o Slow, labored breathing
  
• Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  o Ringing in the ears
  o Blurred vision
  o Photosensitivity
  
• Skin
  o Rash
  
• gastrointestinal
  o nausea and Vomiting
  o diarrhea
  o Stomach or Abdominal pain
  o Possible loss of blood from the stomach and intestines
  
• Heart and blood vessels
  o Slow or Rapid breathing
  o Low Blood pressure
  
• Nervous system
  o Severe headache
  o Agitation
  o Incoherence (not understandable)
  o Confusion
  o Coma
  o Drowsiness
  o Convulsions
  o Movement disorder
  

Home Treatment
Contact Poison Control for instructions.

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
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