Antidiarrheal drug overdose

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Antidiarrheal drug overdose

Definition

Antidiarrheal drugs are medications used to treat loose, watery, and frequent stools. This article discusses overdose of antidiarrheal drugs containing diphenoxylate or atropine.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

Poisonous Ingredient

Diphenoxylate
Atropine

Where Found

Diphenatol
Lofene
Logen
Lomanate
Lomotil
Lonox
Lo-Trol
Nor-Mil

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms & Signs

Apathy
Coma
Confusion
Constipation
Delirium or hallucinations
Drowsiness
Dry mouth and skin
Flushing
Loss of desire to do anything
Pinpoint pupils
Rapid heartbeat
Rapid side to side eye movement
Slow breathing

Note: Symptoms may take up to 12 hours to appear.

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Antidiarrheal drug overdose : Definition
Antidiarrheal drug overdose : Poisonous Ingredient
Antidiarrheal drug overdose : Where Found
Antidiarrheal drug overdose : Symptoms & Signs
Antidiarrheal drug overdose : Home Treatment
Antidiarrheal drug overdose : Before Calling Emergency
Antidiarrheal drug overdose : Poison Control, or a Local Emergency Number
Antidiarrheal drug overdose : What to Expect at the Emergency Room
Antidiarrheal drug overdose : Prognosis (Expectations)
Antidiarrheal drug overdose : References

Review Date : 9/30/2009
Reviewed By : Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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