Condition
Zapex
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 28 December 20041 min read
Key points
- Home Treatment Call Poison Control Center for appropriate treatment.
- Poison Control, or a local emergency number They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital.
- Expectations (prognosis) With proper care, recovery normally occurs.
- See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses.
Alternative names
Serax; Adumbran; Serenid Forte; Oxazepam overdose; Novoxapam; Oxpam
Definition
Poisoning from an overdose of oxazepam.
Poisonous Ingredient
Oxazepam
Where Found
- Serax
- Adumbran
- Serenid Forte
- Zapex
- Novoxapam
- Oxpam
Symptoms
- Body as a whole
- Weakness
- Tremor
- Fainting
- Incoordination
- Staggering gait
- Weakness
- Respiratory
- Difficulty breathing (labored or slow)
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Double vision
- Blurred vision
- Rapid side to side movement of the eyes
- Double vision
- Skin
- Rash
- Bluish colored lips and fingernails
- Rash
- Gastrointestinal
- Nausea
- Nervous system
- Drowsiness
- Tiredness
- Dizziness
- Confusion
- Stupor
- Slurred speech
- Coma
- Drowsiness
Home Treatment
Call Poison Control Center for appropriate treatment.
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
Written and revised by
Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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