Pentobarbital overdose (Nembutal overdose, Pentosol overdose, Sopental overdose, Repocal overdose)

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Pentobarbital overdose

Alternate Names : Nembutal overdose, Pentosol overdose, Sopental overdose, Repocal overdose

Definition

Pentobarbital is sedative, which is a medicine that makes you sleepy. Pentobarbital overdose occurs when a person intentionally or accidentally takes too much of the medicine.

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

Pentobarbital

Where Found

Pentobarbital is the generic name for the following medicines:

Nembutal
Pentosol
Repocal
Sopental

Symptoms & Signs

Heart and blood vessels:
- Heart failure
- Low blood pressure
- Weak pulse
Kidneys and bladder
- Kidney failure (possible)
Lungs
- Difficulty breathing
- Slowed or stopped breathing
- Pneumonia (possible)
Nervous system
- Coma
- Confusion
- Decreased energy
- Delirium
- Headache
- Sleepiness
- Slurred speech
- Unsteady gait
Skin
- Large blisters
- Rash

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Pentobarbital overdose : Definition
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Pentobarbital overdose : What to Expect at the Emergency Room
Pentobarbital overdose : Prognosis (Expectations)
Pentobarbital overdose : References

Review Date : 2/3/2009
Reviewed By : John E. Duldner, Jr., MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Samaritan Regional Health System, Ashland, Ohio. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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