Codeine overdose (Methylmorphine overdose)

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Codeine overdose

Alternate Names : Methylmorphine overdose

Definition

Codeine is a prescription painkiller.

Codeine overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.

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

Codeine

Where Found

Actifed with codeine
Empirin #3
Gelonida
Oxa forte
Robitussin A-C
Tylenol #3
Voltaren forte

Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.

Symptoms & Signs

Bluish-colored fingernails and lips
Breathing - shallow
Breathing - slow and labored
Breathing stops
Cold, clammy skin
Coma
Constipation
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Low blood pressure
Muscle spasticity
Muscle twitches
Nausea and vomiting
Pinpoint pupils
Seizures
Skin itching
Spasms of stomach or intestines
Weak pulse

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

Review Date : 1/18/2010
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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