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Pentazocine Overdose
Alternate Names : Alopent, Fortal, Fortulgesic, Litcon, Pentafen, Talwin
Definition Poisoning from an overdose of pentazocine.
Symptoms & Signs
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Respiratory
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Breathing difficulty (shallow, slow, or labored; breathing may stop, which can be fatal in 2-4 minutes)
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Skin
- Gastrointestinal
- Vomiting
- Abdominal cramps
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Heart and blood vessels
- Nervous system
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• Definition
• Symptoms & Signs
• Poisonous Ingredient
• Where Found
• Home Treatment
• Before Calling Emergency
• Poison Control, or a Local Emergency Number
• What to Expect at the Emergency Room
• Prognosis or Expectations
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• Acute
• Blood Pressure - Low
• Breathing Difficulty
• Drowsiness
• High Blood Pressure
• Intravenous
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Poison Control Centers - Emergency Number
• Respiratory
• Seizures
• Skin Discoloration - Bluish
Review Date : 8/6/2003
Reviewed By : Ari Schwell, M.D., Director, Emergency Department of the Episcopal Campus of Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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