Sulindac overdose

Definition

Poisoning from an overdose of Clinoril.

Poisonous Ingredient

Sulindac

Where Found

• Clinoril
  

Symptoms

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

Home Treatment
Call Poison Control for instructions.

Before Calling Emergency

Determine the following:

• The patient's age, weight, and condition
  
• The 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.