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Adam Health Illustrated Encyclopedia Acetaminophen and codeine overdose 02/10/2006
Tylenol # 3 overdose; Phenaphen with codeine overdose; Tylenol with codeine overdose Poisonous Ingredient: Acetaminophen combined with codeine Where Found: Acetaminophen with codeine is a prescription painkiller. It is commonly called Tylenol #3. The drug may be habit forming, which means it is a narcotic. Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Adam Health Illustrated Encyclopedia Acetaminophen overdose 01/17/2007
Tylenol overdose; Paracetamol overdose Poisonous Ingredient: Where Found: Acetaminophen is found in a variety of over-the-counter and prescription pain relievers. Tylenol is a brand name for acetominophen. Other medicines that contain acetominophen include: Anacin-3 Liquiprin Panadol Percocet Tempra Various cold and flu medicines Note: This list is not all inclusive.
Adam Health Illustrated Encyclopedia Acetomeroctol overdose 04/04/2006
Acetomeroctol overdose is poisoning from an overdose of acetomeroctol, an antiseptic. Poisonous Ingredient: Mercury Where Found: Acetomeroctol, an antiseptic mercurial (containing mercury and used to clean infections) Note: This list may not be all inclusive. Symptoms: No urine output Severe abdominal cramping Burning mouth pain Bloody diarrhea Increased thirst Metallic taste Excessive salivation Vomiting High blood pressure Low blood pressure Rapid heart beat Depression Shock Difficulty breathing Home Treatment: Clean exposed skin with mild soap and water.
Adam Health Illustrated Encyclopedia Acetone poisoning 03/02/2006
Dimethyl formaldehyde; Dimethyl ketone; Fingernail polish remover Poisonous Ingredient: Acetone; Dimethyl formaldehyde; Dimethyl ketone Where Found: Some cleaning agents Some lacquers Fingernail polish remover Rubber cement Some glues Note: This list may not be all inclusive. Symptoms: Body as a whole Acting as if drunk Increased need to urinate Low blood pressure Respiratory Difficulty breathing Slowed breathing rate Shortness of breath Bronchial irritation Gastrointestinal Nausea and/or vomiting May have fruity odor, or complain of sweet taste in mouth Abdominal pain Nervous system Stupor Drowsiness Coma Home Treatment: DO NOT induce vomiting.
Adam Health Illustrated Encyclopedia Adrenergic bronchodilators overdose 02/13/2006
Adrenergic bronchodilators overdose is poisoning from inhaled medicines that help open up the air passages. Such medicines are used to treat asthma and chronic bronchitis. Poisonous Ingredient: Albuterol Bitolterol Ephedrine Epinephrine Isoetharine Isoproterenol Metaproterenol Pirbuterol Racepinephrine Ritodrine Terbutaline Note: This list may not be all inclusive. Where Found: Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) Bitolterol (Tornalate) Ephedrine (Ephed II) Epinephrine (Adrenalin, AsthmaHaler, Bronitin Mist, Bronkaid Mist, Medihaler-Epi, Primatene Mist, EpiPen Auto-Injector, Sus-Phrine, Twinject) Ethylnorepinephrine (Bronkephrine) Isoetharine (Arm-a-Med Isoetharine, Bronkometer, Bronkosol, Dey-Dose Isoetharine, Dispos-a-Med Isoetharine, Dey-Lute Isoetharine) Isoproterenol (Aerolone, Dey-Dose Isoproterenol, Dispos-a-Med Isoproterenol, Isuprel, Medihaler-Iso, Norisodrine Aerotrol, Vapo-Iso) Metaproterenol (Alupent, Arm-a-Med Metaproterenol, Dey-Dose Metaproterenol, Dey-Lute Metaproterenol, Metaprel) Pirbuterol (Maxair) Racepinephrine (AsthmaNefrin, Dey-Dose Racepinephrine, Vaponefrin) Terbutaline (Breathaire, Brethine, Bricanyl) Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Adam Health Illustrated Encyclopedia After shaves 10/31/2006
This is poisoning from swallowing after shave. Poisonous Ingredient: Ethyl alcohol Isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol) Note: This list may not be all inclusive. Where Found: Various after shave products Symptoms: Symptoms may include: Slowed breathing Vomiting (may contain blood) Abdominal pain Low blood pressure Stupor Coma Unable to walk in a normal manner Slurred speech Isopropanol may also caused the following additional symptoms: Unresponsive reflexes Uncoordinated movement Dizziness Home Treatment: Seek immediate medical help.
Adam Health Illustrated Encyclopedia Aloe 03/08/2006
Skin and sunburn treatments Poisonous Ingredient: Aloe Aloin Where Found: Aloe is found in many different products, including some hand creams ,  burn medications, and cosmetics. Symptoms: Breathing difficulty (from inhalation) Throat swelling (which may also cause breathing difficulty) Severe burning or pain in the throat , nose, eyes, ears, lips, or tongue Loss of vision Severe abdominal pain Vomiting Diarrhea Skin irritation Rash Home Treatment: Stop using the product.
Adam Health Illustrated Encyclopedia Aminophylline overdose 04/04/2006
Theophylline overdose; Xanthine overdose Poisonous Ingredient: Aminophylline Theophylline Where Found: Aminophylline Theophylline (Theo-Dur, Slo-Phyllin, Theolair, Slo-Bid) Various asthma medications Note: This list may not be all inclusive. Symptoms: Symptoms in adults may include: Gastrointestinal Increased appetite Nausea Vomiting (possibly with blood) Increased thirst Heart and blood Irregular heartbeat Low blood pressure High blood pressure Rapid heart rate Palpitations Low blood sugar Lungs Breathing difficulty Muscles and joints Muscle twitching and cramping Nervous system Convulsions Dizziness Irritability Psychosis Hallucinations (thinking something is there, but it's not) Trouble sleeping Confusion Headache Whole body Fever Restlessness Sweating Symptoms in babies may include: Gastrointestinal Nausea  Vomiting Heart and blood Rapid heartbeat Irregular heartbeat Low blood pressure Shock Muscles and joints Muscle cramps Twitching Lungs  Rapid, deep breathing Nervous system Tremors Convulsions Home Treatment: Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by Poison Control or by a physician.
Adam Health Illustrated Encyclopedia Amitriptyline and Perphenazine overdose 03/18/2006
Etrafon overdose; Triavil overdose; Triptazine overdose Poisonous Ingredient: Amitriptyline and perphenazine Where Found: Etrafon PMS-Levazine Triavil Triptazine Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Adam Health Illustrated Encyclopedia Amitriptyline hydrochloride overdose 03/18/2006
Elavil overdose; Adepril overdose; Endep overdose; Enovil overdose; Trepiline overdose Poisonous Ingredient: Amitriptyline Where Found: Amitriptyline hydrochloride is a prescription medication. Brands include: Adepril Amitid Amitril Elavil Emitrip Endep Enovil Trepiline Tryptanol Vanatrip Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
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